Huntsville City FC

Huntsville City FC

Event Operations Internship (COLLEGE CREDIT ONLY) SUMMER 2024

Huntsville City Football Club - Intern
Huntsville · AL
Facility Operations/Event Staff: Game Day/Event Staff
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Assist the Event Operations department with the planning and execution of Major League Soccer Next Pro games, high school football games, third-party ancillary events, and private events.
• Ensuring Club and Stadium standard operating procedures are compliant with Major League Soccer Next Pro’s operational regulations. 
During Major League Soccer NEXT Pro matches:
• Ensure locker room set-ups meet MLS Next Pro standardization requirements.
• Assist in servicing the needs of the home & visiting teams on game day. 
• Provide support for the referee crew before, during, and after the game.
• Assist with matchday credential distribution. 
• Oversee all the ball retrievers & manage ball counts during the match. 
During Third Party/private events:
• Assist in ensuring that client needs and expectations are met.
• Work with the Event Management Team to plan the event’s operational details.
• Help with the movement and storage of the department’s equipment. 
• Setting event day spaces to meet the needs of various departments.
• Other duties as assigned. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Knowledge and interest in sports and entertainment. 
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Strong communication skills and telephone etiquette. 
• Strong work ethic with a positive, team-oriented approach. 

REQUIREMENTS: 
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit. 
• Available 20-25 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and often under extreme weather conditions. A typical game day can require early hours and late nights amounting to a 12-hour event day commitment.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

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.
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Job Questions:

  1. Do you understand that this is an unpaid internship position that requires course credit through your college to apply?

  2. What is your availability for weeknight, weekend, and Holiday games from May to August?