MLS – Harrison, NJ
Internships: Any Internship
Special Events Intern – Summer 2014 – New York Red Bulls (Harrison, NJ)
COMPANY INFORMATION:
The New York Red Bulls is one of 19 teams that comprise the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States – Major League Soccer. On the field, the team is led by FIFA World Cup, European Championship and UEFA Champions League winner Thierry Henry and Australian National Team Captain Tim Cahill. The team is coached by second-year manager Mike Petke,. In March 2010, the Red Bulls moved into their new home, Red Bull Arena, a 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, NJ, known as the top venue of its kind in the country. The Red Bulls have qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs for three straight seasons and nine of the past ten years. The New York Red Bulls are owned by Red Bull GmbH, the world’s No. 1 energy drink maker. For more information, log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com or call 1.877.RBSOCCER.
POSITION PURPOSE:
New York Red Bull Special Events Interns have the unique opportunity to learn the organizational aspects of planning events and experiencing match days for a professional sports team. The responsibilities of this position include, assist with the development of event specific management and match day production. PROOF OF COLLEGE CREDIT IS REQUIRED.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SPECIAL EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Help facilitate all Red Bull Arena events
– Assist in the development of venue selection, production, set-up, promotional planning, logistics, staffing and breakdown for off-site events.
– Ensure all events uphold “Red Bull” standards while delivering a premium experience to the consumer
– Help coordinate with selected Pub Pack members on all away game viewing parties
– Assist with the activation of events at Red Bull Arena
GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Each intern is expected to be available to work all home games
– Help to coordinate with arena personnel responsible for multimedia aspects of the script
– Assist with other marketing related match day activities, including The BULLevard
– Liaise with National Anthem Singer and Honor Guard
– Coordinate sales and ceremonial activities during pre-game, halftime or post-game
– Various duties will be assigned as needed
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
– Strong leadership and organizational skills
– Special event and budget management experience
– This individual should provide helpful and courteous customer service to all vendors and guests and have the ability to problem solve on the fly.
– Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, along with excellent oral and written skills.
– Must be proficient w/ the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
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