2025-26 Events & Festival Operations Internship - FALL (Unpaid)

POSITION:           Events & Festival Operations Intern

DEPARTMENT:    Events & Operations

REPORTS TO:      Chief Administrative Officer and 

                             Manager, Events & Operations

STATUS:               Internship, Unpaid, Onsite

SUMMARY:   This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in events or operations.  Intern will observe, learn and develop skills necessary to explore career opportunities within the chosen field.  Individual may qualify for college credit if allowed by their college/university. This position is an unpaid internship.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Intern will learn and be exposed to:

• Inner workings of a major non-profit sports and event organization and how it relates to the community
• Learning the basic fundamentals of festival events during bowl week leading up to game day
• Opportunity to learn skills at events such as the Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon, Orange Bowl Kickoff Party, Orange Bowl Rhapsody, Orange Bowl VIP Pregame Party, Orange Bowl Cheer Championships and the Capital One Orange Bowl & Fan Fest.
• Exposure to the management of all logistical needs including but not limited to entertainment, catering, décor, signage, audio/visual, gifts, etc. of festival events
• Acquire knowledge through the coordination and communication of festival and committee events, event manuals and event meetings; primarily focusing on the Orange Bowl Rhapsody and the Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest)
• Gain knowledge with the research, presentation and management of festival annual plans, budgets, purchases, expenses, vendor agreements and operational task list
• Learn about departmental projects and requests (i.e.: wristbands, DJ needs, sponsor needs etc.)
• Other opportunities as may be available

PREREQUISITES

• Pursuing a degree and/or career in Sports Management or Event Planning
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher and typing skills
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License

Note: Preferred commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule. 

THE ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE

The Orange Bowl Committee is a 410-member, primarily volunteer nonprofit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida Community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach.  Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars: youth sports, fundraising and community events, academic programs and scholarships, and legacy gifts.  The Orange Bowl features a year round schedule of events culminating with the Capital One Orange Bowl in January.

The offices are centrally located in Miami Lakes, in northern Miami Dade County, just south of the Broward county line. The staff consists of full time employees, assistantships, interns, ticket sales executives, and seasonal festival supports that are hired for the festival. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants who desire to make a career in athletics and gain experience working in numerous South Florida sports and entertainment venues.

**NOTE:  The OBC performs background screenings and drug testing as part of its pre-employment hiring process.**

The OBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.