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Spring 2025 Stadium and Event Operations Intern

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Sporting Kansas City

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sports & Fitness
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Kansas City

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree, have a 3.0 GPA, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with an interest in competitive sports preferred.
  • You will assist with event logistics, coordinate game day operations, support special projects, attend meetings, and represent the organization professionally during various events at the stadium.

Requirements

  • Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree required.
  • Completion of freshman year at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate program, as well as the ability to provide proof of receiving credit for the internship toward the completion of a degree.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.
  • Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.
  • Required to sit, stand and walk.
  • Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
  • Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Required to talk and hear consistently.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
  • Will be working near moving mechanical parts.
  • Ability to work normal office hours, as well as non-traditional hours for events and game days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Learn how professional sports venues operate by collaborating with the Operations Team at Children’s Mercy Park with all hosted events, experiencing as many aspects of operations as possible.
  • Understand the logistics and execution of special events; including corporate meetings, weddings, holiday parties, special sporting events (i.e.; college football, U.S. Soccer, rugby, soccer clinics, etc.), large and small-scale concerts, or any other applicable event.
  • Learn and participate in the organizational philosophy of a pristine stadium for all events.
  • Understand the logistics and execution of special, non-stadium events (not at Children’s Mercy Park), such as video shoots, Swope Park Rangers games, corporate meetings at Three Points (an off-site event space), events at the training facility, etc.
  • Assist stadium management during game day preparations, i.e. assist with coordinating sponsorship activation on Sporting Plaza. Ensuring correct signage is placed around the stadium, ensuring premium spaces are set-up and transitioned at appropriate times, etc.
  • Attend department meetings to learn about the processes used to organize an event.
  • Assist with game day presentations and operations such as: the National Anthem, Color Guard, Military Family, half-time promotional events, coordinating giveaways, ball kids, , Walk of Champions, Flag Kids, etc.
  • Take lead on special projects designated by the event operations manager. (i.e. inventory game day staff equipment, being responsible for sponsor’s activation items stored at the stadium, etc.
  • Rotation of office tasks (i.e. creation of plaza maps & diagrams, game profiles for Rangers games, and updating spreadsheets.
  • Assist with the accreditation process.
  • Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Spring 2025 Stadium and Event Operations Intern?

The intern will learn about professional sports venue operations, assist with event logistics, participate in game day preparations, and take lead on special projects, among other tasks.

Is there a minimum GPA requirement for this internship?

Yes, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Can this internship be used for course credit?

Yes, candidates must be able to provide proof of receiving credit for the internship toward the completion of their degree.

Are there any specific skills required for this position?

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with a passion for professional sports.

What personal attributes are desirable for this intern position?

Attributes such as a positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and in a team, and excellent leadership skills are desirable.

Will the intern be required to work non-traditional hours?

Yes, the intern may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during events and game days.

Is experience in competitive sports preferred for this internship?

Yes, interest and experience in competitive sports, preferably soccer, are preferred for this internship.

What type of physical abilities are required for this role?

The intern must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by sight, among other physical demands.

Will the intern be involved in game day presentations?

Yes, the intern will assist with game day presentations, including the National Anthem and promotional events.

Is there a need to attend department meetings?

Yes, the intern will attend department meetings to learn about the processes used to organize various events.

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Sporting Kansas City

@SportingKC

Entertainment & Media
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City with local ownership. The team's parent organization, Sporting Club, consists of the following five entrepreneurs in the Kansas City business community: The Patterson Family, Cliff Illig, Robb Heineman, Greg Maday and Pat Curran. Sporting Kansas City is a charter member of Major League Soccer and plays at state-of-the-art Sporting Park, which opened in June 2011 as one of the best stadiums of its size in the world.