SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN

NUMBER OF POSTITIONS: 4 per semester.

PERIODS WHEN NEEDED: Dates are somewhat flexible.

HOURS REQUIRED: 20-40 hours per week.

COMPENSATION: Housing will be provided for qualified applicants. The Fieldhouse will provide stipend or other meal arrangements during extended work periods. Internships are unpaid; however, opportunites for paid shift management positions and/or control desk staff support exist. College credit is available.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your resume to Scott Kraiza, at [email protected]. You may also mail your resume to 45300 Mound Road, Shelby Twp., MI 48317 or fax it: (586) 731.2699.

Applications will be accepted year round. Forward a cover letter and resume.

WHAT TO EXPECT: If you are not selected for an interview, you will be notified via mail.

CRITERIA/QUALIFICATIONS: Junior/Senior or graduate-level students or recent college graduates with a sports managerment or related major. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Creative and outgoing self-starter with positive attitude. Well organized and highly dependable with strong computer knowledge.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. General office duties including correspondence, data entry, answering phones, copying, filing, faxing, maintaining mailing lists and distributing promotional material.

2. Market, plan and execute large-scale special events such as corporate picnics, family reunions, birthday parties, fieldtrips, tournaments and team building seminars for corporations, colleges, churches, etc.

3. Serve as a liaison between the client and the Fieldhouse by organizing and booking entertainment, ordering and laying out decorations, working with the Fieldhouse restaurant on menu options and coordinating event activities.

4. Work with Event Director to develop, market and plan theme parties.