Sports Events IT & Network Intern- Spring 2027

Who is a Sports Events IT & Network Intern?

Are you pursuing a career in IT, networking, or technical support? Do you enjoy troubleshooting problems and getting hands-on experience in fast-paced environments? Does the opportunity to travel and support major sporting events like the Players Championship and the Texas Children’s Houston Open sound exciting?

If you answered yes, SMT’s Sports Events IT & Network Internship with our Event Technical Services (ETS) this spring may be just the internship you’ve been looking for!

At SMT Jacksonville, the department of Event Technology Services (ETS) is known as the transport specialists. Data collection and distribution where milliseconds matter! Our tight knit group of network engineers and technicians come together to deliver the highest level of sports technology available. Our role is simple; transport any and every type of audio, video and data driven solution to our clients. To broadcasters, media, and sports fans alike.

This is an active, hands-on technical internship that extends beyond traditional office-based IT support. You'll help prepare, transport, deploy, and troubleshooting equipment at event sites. Assignments may involve long workdays, extended travel, physically demanding tasks, and working in fast-paced environments where schedules and priorities can change quickly.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT SMT

An ETS internship offers a wide variety of information technology experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, live sports environment. The position also provides the opportunity for travel to both domestic and international sporting events (mainly golf and tennis). A handful of technologies and services candidates may learn and support during their internship:

• Assist with loading, unloading, transporting, and deploying technical equipment at event sites.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
• Basic Switch Connectivity and Deployment: Set up and deploy network switches using Cisco and Netgear equipment, gaining foundational knowledge in network infrastructure and Wireless principals and mesh network deployments over large coverage areas
• Wireless Network Principles: Gain foundational knowledge of wireless networks, including the deployment of bridges and mesh networks over large areas like golf courses and event sites.
• Network Cabling: Get hands-on experience with different types of fiber optic and CAT5e cables, connectors, applications, and deployment methods.
• Troubleshooting: Develop your problem-solving skills by troubleshooting issues related to physical, data link, and network layers, including common problems like bad crimps, distance limitations, and more.
• Windows Desktop Support: Assist with various Windows 10 support requests, including network connectivity, printing, and setting IPv4 static or autoconfiguration.
• Network Administration: Learn basic network administration tasks, including domain policies, DHCP, DNS on Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 platforms.
• Deployment Automation: Get acquainted with desktop reimaging and deployment automation methods like Symantec Ghost, Acronis True Image, Sysprep, and scripting.

WHAT YOU BRING TO SMT

• Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree with a focus in Information Technology, Systems Networking, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (preferred).
• Basic understanding of technologies described in responsibilities above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work both independently and in a team.
• Quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a daily basis.
• Ability to travel to sporting events for 7-21 days.

WHAT SMT CAN OFFER YOU

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the technology and infrastructure behind some of the world's largest sporting events while developing practical skills that can help launch your career in IT and networking.

Compensation & Travel

• $17 per hour.
• Travel expenses covered by SMT.
• Per-dem provided during travel assignments.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Professional Development

• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure and technical equipment.
• Exposure to real-world IT support, network deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced technical professionals.
• Potential to earn college internship credit.