Reports to: Director, Operations
POSITION PURPOSE:
Rhode Island FC is seeking a highly motivated Operations Intern for the 2024 USL season. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for live events and the soccer industry. The Operations Intern will work with the Rhode Island FC Operations Department, as well as the Marketing and Ticketing Departments, to assist in providing stellar game-day experiences for all fans, colleagues, vendors, and business partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Liaise with the Director of Operations to oversee efficient changeovers before and after all events.
- Assist with the set up and breakdown of events, providing event support and coordination for all RIFC matches and events.
- Provide support to the implementation of facility rules and policies.
- Assist with the management and distribution of match-day credentials.
- Provide excellent service throughout the duration of all events when interacting with fans, colleagues, and vendors.
- Assist marketing a ticketing departments in the execution of game day sponsor activations.
- Identify areas of opportunity for increased efficiency and the improvement of all stadium operations.
- Work cooperatively with the Director of Operations on all construction, renovation, and equipment changes and/or purchases.
- Assist with the hiring, scheduling, and training of day-of-game staff members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to communicate, clearly and professionally, in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Extraordinary attention and commitment to details.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, vendor partners, colleagues, and the public.
- Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
