EVENT OPERATIONS POST GRADUATE INTERN

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Event Ops Post Graduate Intern. This position's essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: staffing and supervision of event staff team members and student workers, assisting visiting teams and officials, producing and updating various sport operations manuals, assist in the setup, breakdown and game operations for all home contests and some facility rentals, communication with various units within the department as well as external groups and general office duties. Specific sport responsibilities will be assigned by the Associate AD for Event Operations.

K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference and invites applicants who are passionate about collegiate athletics and want to become a member of our staff to help advance our department through hard work, knowledge, and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit https://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

This position is on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree by time of hire

Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills

Experience working at an NCAA Division 1 athletic department in event and game day management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proven strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong customer service, leadership and organizational skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license at all times

A desire to pursue a career in intercollegiate athletics event management

Preferred Qualifications:

General knowledge of NCAA competition guidelines related to game management

1 year of Event Management related experience working with an intercollegiate athletics department

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

Additional Role Information:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and outside in extreme weather conditions

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload a current resume with three professional references and a letter of interest.

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Benefits:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive retirement plan

Earned vacation and sick leave plans

Parental leave plan

Term life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:  https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources
$12.50 per hour (approximately $26,000 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) in the first year; potential to earn $14.00 (approximately $29,120 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) after completion of first year with a successful review and budget approval.
Paid biweekly (26 pay periods).