Title: Racing - Intern

Employee Status: Temporary Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

The Racing Department Intern will act as an intern to the entire racing department including the racing office, stall office, horse ID, horseperson relations, racing officials, wagering as well as other areas specific to the creation, supervision and management of NYRA’s racing program. The Racing Department Intern will be available to assist with any task as needed within the department and will have a chance to gain visibility to numerous Racing Officials during their daily duties and job responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Observe, learn and inquire about various racing department positions shadowing current NYRA officials to understand best practices and procedures.
• Assist Racing Office in daily functions during entries and during racing.
• Assist Racing Office in data collection and ad hoc statistical analysis as directed by the Racing Secretary
• Assist Stall Office, Stewards Office, Horse ID and Horseperson Relations, as required.
• Review daily safety procedures with NYRA Safety Stewards and Steward.
• Assist with stall counts and in-today program, as needed.
• Accompany Racing Officials throughout their afternoon duties to understand the nature of their job.
• Relieve non-Racing Official positions, as necessary.
• All other duties and shadowing opportunities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Typing, Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Ability to communicate with participants, peers and industry stakeholders.
- Ability to collect data, use basic excel functions
- Use of Incompass software 

Skills Proficiency:

- Basic computer skills
- Basic writing, listening and communication skills
- Ability to collect data, record notes

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This role is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or office-like environment with no special physical demands required. The position involves extended periods of sitting with intermittent standing and walking, as well as occasional bending, reaching, and other routine movements typical of a professional workplace.
The role requires regular hand manipulation, including daily typing and repetitive hand movements while working on a computer. Occasional light lifting (generally up to 10 lbs., and infrequently up to 30 lbs.) may be required.
The work environment does not typically expose the employee to hazardous conditions. There is minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as moving mechanical parts, fumes, extreme weather, or high-risk work areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay Range / Salary: $19.50