Event Operations, College Credit, Ice Hockey, Stadium Operations
Bridgestone Arena Event Services Internship – Fall 2025
The Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena Event Services Department is seeking an intern for the Fall 2025 semester. This intern will assist with various aspects of the season and game night including, but not limited to: Concerts, VIP Programs, Special Events, and Hockey Games. Through this internship, the student will have the fun and unique experience of assisting with all aspects of event-related activities. It is critical that this intern possess the ability and emotional maturity to exercise sound judgment regarding confidential matters and hold a high regard for ethical behavior. Additionally, this intern must possess and demonstrate strong independent reasoning and problem-solving skills, in addition to being detail oriented and extremely organized. We are looking for a very energetic and outgoing individual who has a positive, can-do attitude and has a strong desire to learn and be part of the Smashville culture. In addition to the duties and objectives listed below, students will receive the opportunity to gain exposure to different departments and entities within the Nashville Predators organization. The Nashville Predators intern program provides an educational, skill-building, hands-on experience for all participants, and a cornerstone of the program is the interns ability to earn college credit for participation in the program.
Candidates MUST be able to receive college credit for the completion of this internship. The Nashville Predators do not offer housing or transportation accommodations.
Event Services Internship Information: The Event Services Internship is a rotational program, designed to give students direct one on one exposure in all aspects of the department:
HALF 1:
Ancillary -
Shadow ancillary planning, communication, and event execution
Work with Operations, Security, and other Departments to fulfill client needs
With routine guidance from Event Managers, plan and execute small meeting room events
Help create and place signage to assist with building wayfinding
Shadow planning meetings and client calls
With direct supervision from the Events Team, create meeting room and event maps using TurboCAD
Hockey -
Shadow Event Services on hockey game day and Front of House duties
Shadow and help coordinate hockey game day under direct Event Services supervision, with the opportunity to do the following:
Create & send event sheet
Perform building walks
Ensure building staff is prepared for building readiness and open doors
HALF 2:
Concerts -
Shadow concert planning, communication, and event execution
Work with Operations, Security, and other Departments to fulfill client needs
Shadow advance calls
With routine guidance from Event Managers, prepare and send event sheets
Attend Security meeting
Assist with event deliveries
Assist with concert VIP programs under Event Services supervision
MISCELLANEOUS:
Prepare weekly schedule with oversight from Event Managers
Attend weekly Event Services production meetings
Attend weekly Sponsorship meetings
Prepare event reference sheets with oversight from Event Managers
Nashville Predators Internship Requirements:
Fall semester internship duration will be approximately August-December 2025
All internships are in person; no remote opportunities are available at this time
Ability to work evenings and weekends within the students designated credit hour requirement when necessary
All interns must be students at accredited colleges and universities, with the ability to earn academic credit for time spent in an internship position
Internships are open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors receiving college credit
Internships do not provide compensation, housing, or transportation
Internships do not guarantee full-time positions with the Predators upon completion
As a condition of internship, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, which will at a minimum include a criminal background check and if applicable, may include a driving history check
Be able to maintain confidential information
Candidates MUST be able to receive college credit for the completion of this internship. The Nashville Predators do not provide housing or transportation accommodations.