Minnesota State University Athletics Operations Internship The Minnesota State University Athletics Department will be offering 6 to 8 operations/event management internship positions for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. Athletic Department Operations internships focus on the objectives listed below. All interns will work directly with Athletic Department’s Director of Operations and the Event Management/ Concessions Graduate Assistants. Game Day Event Management 1. Report to and assist Event Management Graduate Assistant with game-day operations 2. Prep and setup duties on day of events 3. Crowd and game management at events 4. Cleanup and teardown following events 5. Responsibilities not limited to this list Concessions 1. Report to and assist Concessions Management Graduate Assistant with concessions operations 2. Inventory control, cash handling, stocking on day of event 3. Provide excellent customer service to patrons 4. May be asked to work events without Graduate Assistant 5. Responsibilities not limited to this list Ticket Operations 1. Hockey and basketball season ticket renewals 2. Organization of new ticket inventory 3. Distribution of season tickets 4. Game day ticket office manager at many different events 5. Balance ticket trays following end of ticket sales Specialty Positions 1. Women’s Hockey Game-Day Operations Coordinator 2. Visiting Football Team Liaison 3. Basketball Scorer’s Table staff *Interns will also be responsible for other office duties as assigned during the school year. **Specific positions will be determined following interviews.
Hours each will range from 5-25 hours/week based on the home schedule for athletic-sponsored events. Duties may take you off campus, specifically for fundraising events. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2015 at 5:30pm in the Johnson Alumni Room in the Taylor Center Hall of Champions. This is the room behind the glass windows in Taylor Center. Applications are due in the Athletic Office, 135 Myers Field House Wednesday, April 6, 2015. You may attach a resume. Interviews will take place the week of April 11, 2016
Official Application Name________________________________________________________________________________ MSU ID #____________________ Email Address_____________________________________________ Local Address_________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________ Permanent Address____________________________________________________________________ Cumulative GPA_______
Internship for Credit ______
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Expected Date of Graduation___________________________________________________________ Are you a member of any club or organization? (please circle) yes no If Yes, which club/organization?_________________________________________________ Are you currently employed? (please circle) yes no If yes, where? _______________________________________________________________ Are you using this internship for credit?
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If yes, will you be interning for one semester or two? I.
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The Maverick Operations Internship is a yearlong commitment of time, energy, and effort. This includes regular attendance at meetings, office hours and Mavericks sporting events. Your signature below indicates you understand the nature of the Maverick Operations Internship and you are willing/able to make this commitment for the entire year regardless of other jobs or endeavors you may be involved in. If overcommitting yourself might become a problem at any point during your internship, this position might not be for you.
Applicant’s Signature_____________________________________ Date_______________________ II.
In order to determine your eligibility we need to confirm with Minnesota State University that your cumulative GPA is at least a 2.5 and are enrolled in a minimum 12 credits. Please indicate your consent by signing the statement below.
I permit the Minnesota State University Department of Athletics, for the purpose of determining eligibility for the Athletics Internship, to obtain my grade information from Minnesota State University.