MLS – New York, NY
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Fall Internship-Special Events – Major League Soccer (New York, NY)
Job Title
Intern, Special Events
Summary
This position, in special events, is for an individual interested in the planning and execution of events at a high level in a fast paced environment. The internship is based in New York, NY. The opportunity will provide a strong experience within a special events department at a sports league.
Department Reports To
Special Events Manager, Special Events
Additional Employees in Department
Vice President
Director
Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities
(a) Assist with the planning and preparations for events such as the MLS Draft, March to Soccer, MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, Meetings and games with hospitality platforms.
(b) Manage creative process. Submit requests, maintain binder, work with design team to ensure requirements and deadlines are met
(c) Assist with coordinating meetings prior to and during events
(d) Formulate relationship with hotel meeting specialist and work through meeting diagrams and element.
(e) Support the invite process for marquee events.
a. Create daily e-mails to be sent out to MLS Delegation
b. Maintain invite list database
(f) Process hotel contracts, riders & addendums. Communicate updates and additional requests to the hotel.
(g) Create menus and place catering orders for suites, hospitality and other off site events.
Other Roles and Functions
(a) Additional responsibilities include check requisitions & inventory management
Required skills
(a) 4 year college degree or working toward degree
(b) Experience in hospitality management is preferred
(c) Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in busy environment.
(d) Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary, with strong presentation skills a plus.
(e) Attention to detail a MUST
(f) Must have superior customer service skills
(g) Capable of working proactively with multiple departments to achieve results
(h) Availability to travel to Marquee Events (might require flying and valid passport)
(i) PC Savvy: Microsoft Office
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