The American Hockey League – Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Checkers 2014-2015 Game Operations Internship
The Charlotte Checkers are seeking candidates for the position of Game Operations Intern.This position offers an inside look at the game day operations of the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team. This is a fun fast-paced internship that will add real work experience to your Sports Marketing Coursework.
*This internship is a GAME DAY ONLY position. No office hours required. UNPAID*
This position is designed to assist all members of the ticketing, marketing and corporate departments specifically during game days and community events throughout the season. This internship is a part time position with a focus on in game presentation and execution. This position will have heavy interaction with the Checkers’ current fan base.
The Checkers will play a 38 game home schedule during the 2014-2015 season, Starting in October and lasting until mid April, 2015. Playoffs can extend the season until the middle of June.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work ALL Charlotte Checkers games (Weekdays & Weekends)
• Assist in planning and preparing game operation activities.
• Works with Marketing Manager and corporate activation department to develop scripts for all games.
• Supports Charlotte Checkers Marketing staff in all pregame or post game events as assigned.
• Assists Marketing Manager with in-game production and promotional activities, including selecting guests for intermission activities and promotions: selecting contestants, Zamboni riders, monitoring interactive concourse tables, coordinating group outings etc.
• Interacts with Charlotte Checkers Hockey Operations staff, TWCA staff, Charlotte Checkers Hockey corporate partners and guests of Time Warner Cable Arena.
• Placing and organizing partner signage
• Partnership activation including concourse marketing
• Assisting staff with promotional giveaways and couponing initiatives
• Assisting the sales staff with in arena fan experiences
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma, or equivalent required. Ideal candidate is pursuing a college degree in Sport Management, Marketing or closely related field. (Charlotte area University preferred)
• Successful candidates have some experience in marketing and/or customer service, are innovative, self-starters, independent, demanding nothing less than the best, energetic, and organized while possessing excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, members, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however during events, the noise level may be louder than a typical work environment.
• Flexibility to work long and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays, as assigned.
AVAILABILITY:
• Must be able to attend ALL Charlotte Checkers Hockey home games at Time Warner Cable Arena, with the potential of playoffs lasting until June.
• Please note we are able to work with student schedules given that absences are reported with advance notice to the Marketing Manager.
Internship Coordinator:
Elle Bunn
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions: 1. Do you live in the Charlotte area? (This is a Requirement)
2. What do you hope to take out of an internship with the Charlotte Checkers?
3. Are you able to work ALL 38 home games?
The American Hockey League