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Arizona Diamondbacks

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Sports & Fitness
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong customer service and communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, work well in teams, maintain professionalism, and be able to handle a fast-paced environment.
  • You will assist in planning events, create setup sheets, manage reservations, document meetings, verify setups, and perform various administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing personality.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, phone and face-to-face).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Publisher.
  • Strong ability to work well with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment.
  • Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused during a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment to diffuse volatile situations.
  • Ability to memorize the layout of Chase field in order to answer general questions (seating sections, restrooms, concession stands, novelty shops, tabling locations, and other facility services and amenities).
  • Must be a junior, senior, postgraduate student, or within a year post graduation.
  • Preferred majors of Sports Management, Event Management, or related field, pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university. (If you do not meet the internship requirements, please do not apply.)
  • Flexible schedule (variety of shifts) to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
  • Maximum of 30 hours per week.
  • Ability to stand for the entire shift.
  • Ability to walk throughout Chase Field, up and down stairs, aisles, and on uneven surfaces (ramps).
  • Ability to bend, work in high elevations (all levels of the ballpark), and enclosed spaces.
  • Must be comfortable working in large crowds. Noise levels in the work environment are frequently loud.
  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors-May be exposed to all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning and execution of baseball games, baseball related events, and internal events.
  • Help in the creation of event setup sheets.
  • Assist in maintaining meeting room reservations and the online event calendar.
  • Assist in creating events in the ABI.
  • Take accurate notes during Homestand Meetings.
  • Tasked with double-checking event setups.
  • Administrative duties as needed.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Intern, Event Services role?

The purpose of the Intern, Event Services role is to provide support to the Event Services department while gaining a deep understanding of event planning and operations, along with valuable skills for future careers.

What are the primary duties of this internship?

The primary duties include assisting with the planning and execution of baseball games and events, creating event setup sheets, maintaining meeting room reservations and the event calendar, taking notes during Homestand Meetings, double-checking event setups, and performing administrative tasks as needed.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include excellent customer service, communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Applications, teamwork abilities, professionalism, calmness in fast-paced environments, sound judgment, and memorization of Chase Field’s layout.

What are the education requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be a junior, senior, postgraduate student, or within a year post-graduation, with preferred majors in Sports Management, Event Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

What is the expected work schedule for this position?

The internship offers a flexible schedule that includes a variety of shifts during weekends, evenings, and some holidays, with a maximum of 30 hours per week.

What are the physical demands of the job?

Physical demands include the ability to stand for entire shifts, walk throughout Chase Field, bend, work in high elevations, be comfortable in large crowds, and lift up to 25 pounds, with potential exposure to various weather conditions.

Are there any age restrictions for applying to this internship?

Yes, applicants must meet the educational requirement of being a junior, senior, postgraduate student, or within a year post-graduation, implying that they are typically at least 18 years old.

Is any prior experience required for this internship?

No specific prior experience is mentioned, but the internship is designed for students pursuing a relevant degree in Sports Management, Event Management, or a related field.

Will I receive any compensation for this internship?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid; candidates are encouraged to inquire about compensation during the application process.

Will I have the opportunity to work on real events during the internship?

Yes, interns will assist in the planning and execution of actual baseball games, events, and internal activities, providing practical experience in event management.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won five National League West Division Championships (1999, 2001-02, 2007, 2011) since entering Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1998. The D-backs also became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series Championship after defeating the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series in only their fourth year of existence. The club plays its games at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, which features a signature swimming pool and a retractable roof, to keep fans comfortable in an air-conditioned facility during the hot summer months. The organization has also given back more than $55 million to non-profit organizations in Arizona since 1997 through its Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and is consistently named among the “Best Places to Work” by the Phoenix Business Journal and BestCompaniesAZ.