Sports and Special Events Intern, Spring 2027

IMG Academy • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

The Sports and Special Events Intern, Spring 2027, assists with planning and executing IMG Academy events. These include sports tournaments, team training visits, corporate meetings, student engagement initiatives, non-sports camps, and other events. The intern supports event preparation, operations, vendor coordination, on-site execution, and post-event documentation.

Requirements

• Desire to learn event planning and execution.
• Passion for the sports, entertainment, and/or hospitality industries.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive approach and attitude.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences and team members.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of event setup, teardown, and execution.
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to move around campus, including gyms, turf, and fields.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Events Department team members in preparing event production timelines, event maps, budgets, and event orders.
• Help develop event operations plans covering security, restrooms, ticketing, parking, and other needs.
• Research and contact external vendors and internal partners to procure supplies and equipment for events.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of assigned events.
• Support day-of execution for assigned events.
• Research and develop innovative experiences and entertainment elements for assigned events.
• Coordinate the on-site environment, including signage displays, vendors, client check-in procedures, and elevated white-glove touches.
• Perform record-keeping tasks and create recap documents for each assigned event.
• Create guides, decks, presentations, and other helpful department documents.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed