Athletic Facilities and Event Management Intern

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus is seeking two (2) Athletic Facilities and Event Management Interns. These internships offers a unique experience of working hands-on in all aspects of Athletics in a way that most major universities cannot offer.

Candidates will have a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the management of NCAA Division II athletic facilities. Candidates will be involved in all phases of facility management, gameday management, as well as day-to-day operations of the athletic department.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work as game manager for any of the University's 22 athletic programs.
• Assist in the coordination and production of internal & external special events.
• Aid in the production of athletic gameday setups, transitions, and breakdowns.
• Promote student employee success through the supervision and training of student support staff.
• Scheduling student support staff, maintaining payment records, and communicating event needs with student support staff.
• Perform indoor and outdoor facility upkeep and maintenance.
• Operate scorekeeping equipment, AV equipment, and limited heavy machinery.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• "Fans First" mindset
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation:

The compensation of this position is $23,520 which will be paid bi-weekly and includes an optional University meal plan. This internship does NOT include any fringe benefits such as housing or health insurance.

Duration:

10 months: August 2025 - June 2026. Exact start & end dates are flexible.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309947. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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