POSITION TITLE:
College Program Event Staff –Music City Grand Prix

REPORTS TO:
Nashville Event Manager

LOCATION:
Nashville, TN

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Seasonal

Duration:
Experiential Marketing Team - March through July 2026

Race Weekend July 17 – 19

ABOUT US

At Penske Entertainment, we don’t just host world-class events—we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
Motorsports Events Management (MEM) – Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.

Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a College Program Event Staff, you will have the opportunity to gain insight into the inner workings of large-scale events by participating in hands-on work experience. Students will have the chance to contribute to the grassroots marketing and promotion efforts, event execution, and assist with the planning and implementation of a racing event, all while representing the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.

In this role, you’ll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Experiential Marketing (March– July, optional opportunities for those interested):

Engage fans at promotional and racing events throughout Middle Tennessee
Manage displays and collateral at events
Assisting with event set-up and tear down
Assist with planning and execution of at-track activations, such as autograph sessions

Race Weekend (July 17-19, required by all hires):

Engage with clients in premium spaces to create a welcoming environment
Execute, distribute, and educate customers about the Nashville Event Management liability releases and credentials
Welcome guests into the facility at the exterior gates
Assist guests with questions, directions, or other guest needs

Other:

Develop and maintain outstanding working relationships with coworkers, guests, and supervisors
Develop and maintain knowledge of the INDYCAR brand and various athletes
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us.

Required Experience & Skills:

Previous event experience (preferred)
Passionate about sports, motorsports, and/or sports marketing
Flexible, adaptable, and punctual
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Innovative thinker and self-starter
High integrity and confidentiality
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A proactive, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence
Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards

Education:

High school graduate or Equivalent
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Leadership:

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

Must be located in Nashville, TN or the surrounding area
Travel to and from local communities for promotions and engagement as well as to and from Nashville Superspeedway
Must be available for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix race weekend (July 17-19)
Optional opportunity to support promotional events, March – July if you are selected for the College Program
Extended hours required during race weekend and key event periods, must be able to work overtime as needed
Our teams work together to create flexibility that supports life in and out of work

Mandatory Dates

Friday, July 17th – Track Set Up
Saturday, July 18th – Practice/Qualifying
Sunday, July 19th – Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
Extended periods of standing or walking (as needed)
Comfort working indoors/outdoors and around event noise

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced, collaborative office and event settings
Employee will frequently work outdoors, which requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain and other conditions.
The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Opportunity to serve as ambassadors for INDYCAR and the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Hourly pay to compensate for hours worked
Opportunity to create professional connections with Nashville businesses and community leaders

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.

ExperiencePreferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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