Premium Seating and Partnerships Intern | Full-Time | Mobile Arena

Oak View Group • Mobile, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Overview Our paid internship program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in premium hospitality and partnerships for the new arena being built in Mobile, Alabama. As an intern, you'll support the Premium Seating and Partnerships teams in delivering best-in-class experiences for our premium clients and partners, developing corporate relationships, and activating sponsorship assets. You'll gain exposure to the business side of sports and live entertainment, including sales strategy, client service, and brand activation. Throughout the program, you'll work on meaningful projects, strengthen your communication and organizational skills, and build valuable relationships with industry professionals. By the end of your internship, you'll have a strong understanding of how strategic partnerships and premium experiences drive the success of a world-class venue. Internship Details: Time Commitment: 30 hours minimum weekly Location: Mobile, AL Housing/Travel Stipend: $250/month Reports to: Director of Partnerships & Premium Seating Benefits: N/A This role is expected to last from January 15, 2026 and will end on April 15, 2026. This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00 This position will remain open until January 15, 2026.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing (or similar) program
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and comfortable working in an extremely busy environment
• Must be outgoing, energetic, motivated & professional
• Team player with excellent customer service and analytical skills
• Proven ability to solve time-sensitive issues and possess good organizational skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales and/or sports business experience
• Knowledge of local and familiarity with local market

Responsibilities

• Assist the Partnerships team with sponsor activation, asset tracking, and recap reports for corporate partners
• Support the Premium Seating team in managing client communications, sales collateral, and prospecting outreach
• Help prepare presentations, proposals, and sales materials for prospective partners and premium clients
• Conduct research on potential sponsors, market trends, and competitive venues
• Accompany sales team to local networking events
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and event teams to help execute partner promotions and in-venue activations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees