Internship-Special Events-Immediate Placement-4/2014-12/2014 – Major League Soccer – New York, NY

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Internship-Special Events-Immediate Placement-4/2014-12/2014 – 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) a. MLS All-Star July 26th to August 1st b. MLS Business Summit September 9th to the 12th
(i) PC Savvy: Microsoft Office

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions: 1. Yes/No: Are you able to commit 4/2014-12/2014 time frame.

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