Internship – Event Sales (Fall 2026)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Intern will learn about the Theme Park Event Sales industry while gaining hands on experience developing an event sale, prospecting leads, client proposals, customizing contracts, site visit preparation and assistance, attending private after-hours and networking events, handling convention ticket orders, and developing a strategic plan for their next steps into their career. Intern will learn the key factors that the Event Sales Team focuses on when talking to clients in the discovery phase, work alongside the Event Sales Managers and Representatives, and shadow events.

Requirements

In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
A transcript is required upon application.
Adaptability, creativity, and open-mindedness required.
Flexible schedule (for private events, site visits, and FAM purposes) required.
Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Superior written & verbal communication skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
Consistent attendance.
Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include: Event Management, Hospitality, Theme Park Management, Communications, Business, Marketing, Advertisement/PR Sales.

Responsibilities

Talks through discovery phase with clients to determine appropriate event opportunities.
Quotes cost of events utilizing costing tools and spreadsheets.
Develops event proposals to send to clients for review.
Works with an Event Manager or Event Representative on customizing contracts and site visits.
Coordinates site visit logistics such as arrivals, timing, back of house security clearance requests, and merchandise.
Attends Private After-Hours Events, and Networking Events.
Meets with clients alongside Event Sales Manager or representative.
Processes ticket sales, from input to delivery of a ticket order.
Develops a strategic plan for what next career steps will look like, what will motivate them to get to their goal, and what actions will they take to get there.
Presents their strategic plan at the end of the semester to the Internship Mentor and Sr. Director to gain presentation experience.