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Event Management Student Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509335
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Athletics
Department: Event Administration
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: KOHL CENTER, THE
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Career Management

Department Overview:

 The Event Management team for Wisconsin Athletics is responsible for the safety and game day operations for all home athletic competitions and special events. We are searching for hardworking individuals that are looking to get hands on experience working with visiting teams, officials, and other departments within athletics while learning how to troubleshoot problems proactively and ensure a safe environment for all fans, participants, and workers.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 July 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Approximately 5-20 hours in the office and at events that take place on nights, weekends, and may include events around holidays and university winter/spring breaks. They are also expected to work on football gamedays.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 15.00 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 Those who have a desire to work in college athletics and have a passion for sports are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

General knowledge of athletics related rules/regulations, ability to work as part of a team, customer relation skills in a fast-paced/high profile environment, ability to prioritize and time manage, and strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally looking for candidates that are hardworking, have excellent communication skills, reliable, and interact well with people of all ages.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Athletic Event Management Intern will assist the UW Event Management staff with the following duties:
• Assist with the management of a number of varsity and WIAA athletic events and special events held in athletic venues (may include duties outside of event days – event walk-throughs, operations meetings, training sessions, advanced event day setup)
• Assist in communication and hosting of officials, Big Ten Conference/NCAA personnel
• Assist with event staffing and coordination with various departments within Athletics
• Perform event set up and teardown as needed
• Manage volunteers (floor/ball crews, etc.)
• Serve as a host for visiting teams for assigned events and external rentals
• Assist in the execution of NCAA and Big Ten Conference post-season events
• Office assistance including clerical work, credential distribution, and special projects

Additional Information:
• All interns within the program are expected to work football gamedays
• Program includes opportunity for professional development and mentorship
• Events occur throughout the academic year, including academic breaks and holidays

Physical Demands:

Manual labor which may include lifting, carrying, long periods of standing and walking may be required. The ability to carry 20 pounds is required.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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