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About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
The Events Department Intern will assist with planning and executing IMG Academy events, including sports tournaments, team training visits, corporate meetings, student engagement initiatives, non-sports camps, and other assorted events.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support Events Department team members in preparing event production timelines, event maps, budgets, and event orders
- Help develop event operations plans to include security, restrooms, ticketing, parking, etc.
- Research and reach out to external vendors and internal partners to procure all necessary supplies and equipment for events
- Assist with set up and breakdown of all assigned events
- Aid in day-of execution for all assigned events
- Create Research and develop innovative experiences and entertainment elements for assigned events
- Coordinate on-site environment including signage displays, vendors, client check-in procedures, and elevated white glove touches
- Perform record keeping tasks and create recap documents for each assigned event
- Create guides, decks, presentations and other helpful department documents
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Desire to learn event planning and execution
- Passion for sports, entertainment, and/or hospitality industries
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to work in a fast – paced, dynamic environment, and adapt to changing circumstances
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Team player with a positive approach and attitude
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and desire to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of audiences and team members
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs
- Ability to perform the physical aspects of event set up, tear down and execution
- Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
- Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
- Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays is required
Important Dates:
- February 13th: Applications close
- June 8th: Internship starts *subject to change
- July 31st: Internship ends *subject to change
Recruitment Process:
- Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you’re interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?
- Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a video interview.
- Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
- Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know
Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits:As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
www.imgacademy.com
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