Venue Programming & Event Development Intern (Summer/Fall)
On-siteHartford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Research and develop new stadium events, community programs, festivals, and revenue-generating opportunities including match-day initiatives and special events. Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, and service providers to manage outreach, pricing, scheduling, and event-day execution. Assist in creating event concepts, budgets, timelines, and planning materials while supporting food and beverage programming and merchandise initiatives. Execute on-site coordination, troubleshooting, and setup for Hartford Athletic home matches and non-match-day rentals. Prepare operational reports, presentations, and event recaps through planning meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Sport Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Eligible for college credit or willing to volunteer.
- Available from the end of July through the conclusion of the Hartford Athletic season, typically in November.
- Available to work Hartford Athletic home matches and select stadium events, including nights and weekends.
- Reliable transportation to Trinity Health Stadium.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds when assisting with event setup and execution.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong interest in sports, live events, venue management, event planning, hospitality, or sports business.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, community organizations, and internal departments.
- Self-motivated and comfortable completing independent research and project assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Canva or other design and presentation platforms is a plus.
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