Intern - Event Operations
About The Position
The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Intern to support home athletic event planning and management during events. Works with game day management to monitor parking lots and staff and ensure everything is in working order for game day events as well as non-game day events hosted at the Athletic Association’s facilities. Monitors weather for athletic events. Assists with facility maintenance inspections, security, set up and tear down and day-to-day management. This position requires the incumbent to live on-site in housing provided by the UAA; regularly life 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overnight travel. This is a time-limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen. This position has an anticipated start date in June 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area of specialization
- live on-site in housing provided by the UAA
- regularly life 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills
- multitask effectively
- engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
- work a non-standard work week which will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overnight travel
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in graduate school
- Experience in athletics operations and facility management
Responsibilities
- support home athletic event planning and management during events
- monitor parking lots and staff and ensure everything is in working order for game day events as well as non-game day events hosted at the Athletic Association’s facilities
- monitor weather for athletic events
- assist with facility maintenance inspections, security, set up and tear down and day-to-day management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off.
- This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage.
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Career Level
Intern
