Sports Venues
Connecticut
Hartford Civic Center
Iowa
Iowa Events Center
Indiana
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Massachusetts
DCU Center
Maryland
1st Mariner Arena
Michigan
The Dow Event Center
Missouri
Global Spectru-Kemper Arena
St. Louis Blues/Savvis Center
North Carolina
Bank of America Stadium
New York
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Onecenter Complex
Pennsylvania
Comcast Spectator
Mellon Arena
South Carolina
BI-LO Center
Washington
Tacoma Dome
Hartford Civic Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-293-6537
Email: hcchr@thegarden.com
Website: www.hartfordciviccenter.com
Contact Person: Ms. Renee Germain
Title: Employee Relations and Staffing
Organization Description: The Hartford Civic Center, managed by Madison Square
Garden, has been Connecticut's premier sports and entertainment facility since
1975. It accommodates 175 events annually and is home to the minor league hockey
team, the Hartford Wolfpack.
Internship Description: The internship program offers students real business
exposure within various departments. Interns assist in daily functions of their
departments including preparing the monthly entertainment guide, edit the
website and guest relations.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other: Public Relations
Salary: X
Salary Amount: $25 day
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: January
Summer: April
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, references and statement of credits
to be earned.
Other Information:
Iowa Events Center
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-564-8000
Email:
Website: www.iowaeventscenter.com
Contact Person: Mr. Cody Malacek
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Organization Description: The Iowa Events Center is a multi-purpose venue with
an arena, convention complex and auditorium which hosts sports, concerts and
other events.
Internship Description: Internships are available in operations, marketing and
and facilities.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: December
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter requesting application.
Other Information:
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: 317-492-6554
Email: jobs@brickyard.com
Website: www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
Contact Person: Ms. Cora Hoffer
Title: Recruitment Coordinator
Organization Description: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the nation's
premier motor sports entertainment complex and host to the Indianapolis 500, the
United States Grand Prix and the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.
Internship Description: Internships are offered in several different areas.
Contact or see website for additional information.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions: X
Media: X
Merchandising: X
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: X
Other: Hospitality, Accounting, Sales, Information Systems,
Graphic Design
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism: X
Merchandising: X
Law: X
Other: Hospitality, Tourism
Salary: X
Salary Amount: Hourly varies
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring: November
Summer: March
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter. May be emailed
to: jobs@brickyard.com
or faxed to 317-492-5083
Other Information:
DCU Center
50 Foster Street
Worcester, MA 01608-1398
Phone: 508-755-6800
Email:
Website: www.dcucenter.com
Contact Person:
Title: Human Resources Manager
Organization Description: The DCU Centers is an arena and entertainment complex
which is hosts many concerts, sporting events and special events.
Internship Description: Interns work in a variety of areas. Departments offering
internships include sales, event coordination, operations, box office,
accounting and marketing.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media:
Merchandising: Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism: X
Merchandising: X Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter requesting an application.
Other Information:
1st Mariner Arena
201 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-347-2090
Email: dlewis@1stmarinerarena.com
Website: www.1stmarinerarena.com
Contact Person: Ms. Dana Lewis
Title: Marketing Manager
Organization Description: The 1st Mariner Arena is Baltimore's largest sports
and entertainment facility.
Internship Description: Interns are used extensively in the media and public
relations areas.
Experiences Offered:
Operations:
Event Management:
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities:
Other: Public Relations
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management:
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines: Fall: July Spring: November Summer: April
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and references.
Other Information:
The Dow Event Center
303 Johnson Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: 984-759-1320
Email: info@doweventcenter.com
Website: www.doweventcenter.com
Contact Person: Ms. Stephanie McArthur
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Organization Description: The Dow Event Center is an arena, hall and theater
located in the downtown business district of Saginaw, MI; It hosts concerts,.
trade shows and special events.
Internship Description: Marketing Interns assist in the department with daily
events, promotions, advertising and administrative support. Operations Interns
assist with event set up and tear down. Engineering interns assist with building
maintenance.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management:
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling: X
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: August
Spring: December
Summer:
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter. See website for more
information.
Other Information:
Global Spectrum-Kemper Arena
1800 Genessee
Kansas City, MO 64102
Phone: 816-513-4000
Email:
Website: www.kemperareneakc.com
Contact Person: Mr. David True
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Organization Description: Global Spectrum is the fastest growing firm in the
public assembly facility management field in the US. It manages over 60
facilities in the US. and Canada. Global Spectrum manages the Kemper Arena in
Kansas City and the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. The
Philadelphia based company is part of one of the world's largest sports and
entertainment companies, Comcast Spectator, which also owns the Philadelphia
76'ers, The Philadelphia Flyers and The Philadelphia Phantoms.
Internship Description: Global Spectrum offers internships for students
interested in marketing, advertising, public relations, sale, finance, event
planning and facilities management.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: Open
Spring: Open
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter and references.
Other Information:
St. Louis Blues/Savvis Center
1401 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: 314-622-5414
Email: hroffice@savviscenter.com
Website: www.savviscenter.net
Contact Person: Mrs. Lisa Schoeck
Title: Director of Human Resources
Organization Description: Savvis Center is a premier sports and entertainment
facility that is home to the St. Louis Blues Hockey team and St. Louis Billikens
Basketball team. They also host over 175 other events throughout the year that
include miscellaneous sporting events, family shows and concerts.
Internship Description: The Savvis Center offers internships in the areas of
marketing and human resources. Marketing interns are exposed to public
relations, youth marketing and publicity. Human resource interns work primarily
in recruitment, training and employee relations. They also receive exposure to
labor relations, benefits and unemployment and workers compensation.
Experiences Offered:
Operations:
Event Management:
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities:
Other: Human Resources
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other: Human Resource Management
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: varies
Spring:
Summer:
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume.
Other Information: Check website for details and deadlines.
Bank of America Stadium
800 South Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-358-7496
Email: pauls@panthers.nfl.com
Website: www.panthers.com
Contact Person: Mr. Scott Paul
Title: Stadium Operations Manager
Organization Description: Bank of America Stadium is the home of the Carolina
Panthers . In addition to NFL games it hosts college football games, soccer
matches and concerts.
Internship Description: One internship is available which normally run from June
until February. Interns receive exposure at entry level to all areas of stadium
operations. Generally, students are enrolled in programs requiring an internship
for graduation but this is not required.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing:
Concessions:
Media:
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing:
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing:
Business:
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary: X
Salary Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: April
Spring:
Summer:
Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, references and application.
Other Information:
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11553-1200
Phone: 516-794-9303
Email:
Website: www.nassaucoliseum.com
Contact Person: Ms. April Wiggins
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Organization Description: The Nassau Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena which is
home to the NY Islanders NHL franchise and the AA Arena Football Club, the
Dragons.
Internship Description: Interns work on a variety of projects assisting the
operations and events departments in creating seamless and efficiently run
events. Weekend and night work is required by some events.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media:
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management:
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer:
Deadlines:
Fall: August 1
Spring: December
Summer: May
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Other Information:
Onecenter Complex
800 S. State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-435-8085
Email:
Website: www.onecenter.org
Contact Person: Ms. Kimberly Turner
Title: Human Resource Manger
Organization Description: Located in downtown Syracuse, the One Center is three
venues in one. The Convention Center, War Memorial Arena, and Mulroy Center
Theaters together comprise Onecenter.
Internship Description: The Onecenter complex offers several internship
programs, contact human resources for more information.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions: X
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling: X
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management:
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall:
Spring:
Summer: Early Spring
Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.
Other Information:
Comcast Spectator
3601 South Borad Street
Human Resources
Philadelphia, PA 19148-5290
Phone: 215-389-9502
Email: jmansor@comcast-spectator.com
Website: www.Comcast-Spectacor.com
Contact Person: Mr. John Mansor
Title: Employment Administrator
Organization Description: Comcast Spectator is the Philadelphia based sports and
entertainment firm which owns the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76'ers and
the Philadelphia Phantom of the American Hockey League as well as the Wachovia
Center, New Era Tickets and Comcast SportsNet.
Internship Description: Interns must have junior status or higher and must
receive academic credit. There is no financial compensation. Ability to work a
flexible schedule is preferred.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling: X
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: X
Other: Human resources, Video Production, Accounting, public
relations
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other: MIS, Finance, Video Production
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: November
Summer: April
Application Materials: Apply on website at
www.comcast-spectator.com
Other Information:
Mellon Arena
66 Mario Lemieux Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-642-1874
Email: sblack@mellonarena.com
Website: www.mellonarena.com
Contact Person: Mr. Scott Black
Title: Group and Corporate Sales manger
Organization Description: An SMG managed facility Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh
hosts numerous concerts, family shows, sporting events and Pittsburgh Penguin
hockey.
Internship Description: Intern opportunities exist in the marketing and
operations departments. Duties include database management, press clippings,
internet research, promotions, desktop publishing and customer service.
Operations interns assist with purchasing, event set up, department reports and
documentation of events.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other: Communications
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: June
Spring: October
Summer: March 15
Application Materials: Cover letter and resume
Other Information:
BI-LO Center
650 North Academy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-250-4893
Email:
Website: www.bilocenter.com
Contact Person: Mr. Justin Vaughn
Title: Group Sales Manager
Organization Description: The BI-LO Center is Upstate South Carolina's premier
sports and entertainment complex managed by Centerplate, Inc.
Internship Description: Interns work for a semester at a time to receive college
credit. Internships are available in Marketing, Sales and Operations.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions:
Media: X
Merchandising:
Scheduling:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business:
Journalism:
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary: X
Salary Amount: Varies
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: July
Spring: October
Summer: March
Application Materials: Email cover letter and resume to
justin_vaughn@biloctr.com
Other Information:
Tacoma Dome
2727 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: 253-272-3663
Email: bsylves@tacomadome.org
Website: www.tacomadome.org
Contact Person: Ms. Beth Sylves
Title: Marketing Manager
Organization Description: The Tacoma Dome is a 22,000 seat multi-purpose event
facility.
Internship Description: Interns gain exposure to the Marketing and Promotions
Department.
Experiences Offered:
Operations: X
Event Management: X
Marketing: X
Concessions: X
Media: X
Merchandising: X
Scheduling: X
Corporate Sponsorship:
Contracting:
Ticketing: X
Facilities: X
Other:
Preferred Majors:
Recreation/Sports Management: X
Marketing: X
Business: X
Journalism: X
Merchandising:
Law:
Other:
Salary:
Salary Amount:
Semesters Available:
Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Deadlines:
Fall: September
Spring: January
Summer: Open
Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, references and application.
Other Information: