The Best Players Need the Best People.
The Biltmore Championship Asheville is seeking a candidate for an Event Services Internship. This role will support the Event Services team in planning, preparation, and execution of The Biltmore Championship Asheville.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Actively participate in the pre-planning, logistics and execution of the tournament.
- Assist with Volunteer Administration: recruitment, data entry, communication, volunteer package preparation, volunteer headquarters management, training, tournament-week execution, meeting participation, sponsorship, etc.
- Assist with planning the Pro-Am, Pairings Party and Am-Am
- Assist with corporate hospitality, including activation and facilitating relationships with tournament sponsors, clients, vendors, etc.
- Manage pre-event shipping and storage of client boxes (Might not have onsite gifting)
- Develop content and assist with the volunteer website, newsletter and volunteer handbooks
- Work with Operations intern to secure volunteer / staff lunches prior to tournament week through donations and ticket trades
- Manage and submit credential orders and client requests (bag tags and complimentary tickets, etc.)
- Responsible for the inventory, storage and organization of all tournament apparel, gifts, etc.
- Assist with general administrative work including purchasing, billing, and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or currently enrolled as a graduate or senior undergraduate student
- Education and Computer Skills
- Sports Marketing/Management, Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Communications, or comparable majors preferred
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in basic social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Skill Set Requirements
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must take initiative in project management and problem solving
- Capacity to address multiple tasks simultaneously and remain composed under pressure
- Organization, attention to detail, and time management
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, sponsors, vendors, and the general public
- Heavy lifting and labor are required
Internship Duration
- Start Date: July 27th
- End Date: September 25th
