Event Services Intern
The Event Services Intern reports directly to the Event Manager. This position will have the opportunity to learn and get a hands-on look at the planning and execution of various Moody Center departments including Guest Services, Security, and Event Management for events including basketball games, concerts, and family shows.
- Pay: $13.00 / hour
- Not to exceed 20 hours per week
- Internship Dates: Summer Semester (May-August)
- Location: Moody Center, on UT campus
About the Venue
At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.
Moody Center is Austin’s new arena that gave the “Live Music Capital of the World” the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena replaced the 45 year-old Frank Erwin Center and provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music venue. In addition, the facility will serve as the new home court of the University of Texas men’s and women’s basketball programs.
In 2022, Moody Center ranked #1 highest grossing venue in its category by Billboard Magazine and received the 2022-23 New Venue of the Year Award by Pollstar Magazine. We want you to be a part of our continued success! Visit www.moodycenteratx.com to learn more about our mission to be #BeATXcellent.
For additional information and news, follow @moodycenteratx on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of event materials throughout the planning and execution of major events such as Event Reports and Brief Sheets.
- Learn and ensure all laws, codes, ordinances, polices, procedures, risk management, safety precaution, rules/regulations and emergency procedures are followed by working alongside the event managers
- Shadow various departments during events including Security, Guest Services, and Event Services.
- Attend Event Advance and Event Operation meetings.
- Manage an event with the supervision of an Event Manager.
- Resolve problems in a timely manner; analyze and gather information and identify alternative solutions quickly and effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Event Manager.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Current student or recent graduate from a university program in venue management, event management, sport management or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
- Previous experience coordinating events/programs preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, quick learner and great time management skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Work extended and/or irregular hours at Moody Center events including nights and weekends.