Fall 2012 Internships – San Jose Sharks (San Jose, CA)
Ever wondered what it exactly takes to have our Guests enjoy an experience here at HP Pavilion? Learn all the different areas that it takes to put on a great experience, show, event, or game, by being an intern within our organization!
We offer full-time college students the opportunity to work as unpaid interns while earning college credit. Our internships enable students to “roll up their sleeves” and truly learn how a professional sport franchise, public facilities, and our many various departments operate from the inside out. We expect our interns to take ownership of their internship and conduct their own research and utilize our open door policy by speaking or interviewing other members of our team in order to learn about different positions and what they entail. We encourage our interns to take an active role within the company.
Why should you become an intern for Sharks Sports & Entertainment?
Our internship program and our company expose interns to a variety of tasks. Interns will learn not only about a professional sports team, but will have the opportunity to learn about entertainment as well. SSE is the most well-rounded Sports & Entertainment company in the Bay Area.
What else does SSE have to offer besides a premier NHL hockey team?
SSE operates HP Pavilion, so there are opportunities to learn the operational side of an Arena in addition to the business aspect. SSE also is involved in many other entities outside of NHL hockey, including SAP Open and Memphis Tennis and Racquet Club (Tennis), Worcester Sharks (AHL Hockey), plus 3 Bay Area Sharks Ice locations.
Our requirements for all of our internships are the following:
- Must be enrolled in college and receive college credit for the internship
- Live in the San Jose Area
- Prefer a Junior or Senior in College or equivalent experience
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and events as needed for approximately 20 hours per week
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Good communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office & Outlook.
Fall 2012 – Term: August/September 2012 through December 2012
The following departments will have internships available this Fall:
- Digital Content -Manages content and upkeep of all SSE websites and social networking sites, including sjsharks.com
- Corporate Partnerships -This department identifies, sells and services potential and current corporate sponsors for the San Jose Sharks, SAP Open and other HP Pavilion events.
- Sharks Foundation – Dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in our community by implementing effective programming and raising funds and redistributing the money back into the community.
- Group Ticket Sales -Group Ticket Sales focus on selling, service and operations of group tickets for non-hockey events including the 2012 Gymnastics Olympic Trials, Batman Live and more!
- Marketing -Creates promotional materials and media buys for San Jose Sharks and other HP Pavilion events.
- Suite Sales & Service – The Suite Sales & Service department is responsible for the sales, service and operations of Executive Suites at HP Pavilion for all events in the arena.
- Ticket Sales -The Tickets Sales team focuses on selling, service and operations of season, mini-packs and group tickets for San Jose Sharks games.
In addition, we are currently searching for our 2013 SAP Open interns. Here is a list of the available openings:
- Assistant to the Tournament Manager -This internship offers a student the opportunity to learn all operations of the SAP Open by assisting the Tournament Manager with a variety of different tasks. Term: Mid-October 2012 through Mid-March 2013.
- Sales & Marketing Intern -The Sales & Marketing interns will work with our sales department to ensure the ticket sales goals are met through customer contact, telemarketing and direct mailings. Term: November 2012 through March 2013.
- Operations Interns -This internship is a true behind the scenes opportunity! You will help assist with exhibit set-up and tear down, exhibitor shipping and receiving needs and credentials for HP Pavilion. This intern will be an expert on the workings of HP Pavilion when they are done. Term: January 2013 through March 2013.
- Special Events & Hospitality Intern -This intern will assist with the pre-tournament qualifying matches, Ladies Doubles Tournament, Ladies Day Luncheon as well as all hospitality functions for the SAP Open. Term: November 2012 through February 2013.
- Players Lounge Intern -This intern will assist the Hotel/Players Lounge Coordinator in setting up hotel accommodations, player practice and all other needs for players. Term: January 2013 through February 2013.
SSE will have an Interview Day to interview all qualified candidates. You must be available to interview in person or via phone on during the week of August 13-17, 2012 in order to be considered for an internship this Fall.