Intern - Event Operations

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Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Intern to support home athletic event planning and management during events. Works with game day management to monitor parking lots and staff and ensure everything is in working order for game day events as well as non-game day events hosted at the Athletic Association’s facilities. Monitors weather for athletic events. Assists with facility maintenance inspections, security, set up and tear down and day-to-day management. This position requires the incumbent to live on-site in housing provided by the UAA; regularly life 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overnight travel. This is a time-limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen. This position has an anticipated start date in June 2026.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area of specialization Preferred Qualifications: Enrollment in graduate school Experience in athletics operations and facility management *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job Details

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Intern to support home athletic event planning and management during events. Works with game day management to monitor parking lots and staff and ensure everything is in working order for game day events as well as non-game day events hosted at the Athletic Association’s facilities. Monitors weather for athletic events. Assists with facility maintenance inspections, security, set up and tear down and day-to-day management. This position requires the incumbent to live on-site in housing provided by the UAA; regularly life 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overnight travel. This is a time-limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen. This position has an anticipated start date in June 2026.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate area of specialization Preferred Qualifications: Enrollment in graduate school Experience in athletics operations and facility management *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE

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Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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