What are the responsibilities and job description for the Match Presentation Internship position at Austin FC?
Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021 and will play its fifth season in 2025. Austin FC plays its home matches at Q2 Stadium, a 100% privately financed, state-of-the-art stadium which earned certification as a zero-waste venue in 2024. Austin FC sold out all 70 home matches it played in Q2 Stadium during its first four seasons in the league, including two home MLS Cup Playoff matches in 2022 as the team reached the Western Conference Final. Austin FC is actively seeking an intern to join our team in Match Presentation.
In this internship, you’ll gain valuable exposure by assisting the Marketing Team with match day activities including managing entertainment and learning the run-of-show for Austin FC, Austin FC II, and other Q2 Stadium events. This is an opportunity to contribute to Austin FC’s Marketing department as well as a great way to advance your career.
Are You Someone That:
· Can communicate verbally with a wide range of people?
· Enjoys working as a positive team player to meet goals?
· Is agile and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of a fast-paced growing organization?
· Has a desire to learn and grow by getting involved in the operation?
You Will:
· Assist with Austin FC II match day preparation, including run of show, scheduling crew, assist with music clock and score when needed; and
· Attend and participate in department and match planning meetings and immerse in various learning opportunities; and
· Learn to assist in managing match day entertainment logistics, including credential requests, parking, tickets, timing, and other preparation aspects; and
· Develop a good relationship with other departments such as Corporate Partnerships, Stadium Operations, and Community Relations; and
· Managing entertainment submissions and updating database; and
· Assist in match presentation activations like National Anthem, Color Guard, DJs, and rituals; and
· Assist in clipping and arranging partnership and entertainment assets post-match; and
· Learn to manage matchday -1 activities such as checking rosters, ensure custom jerseys are completed and received, and entertainment locker rooms are set; and
· Assist in control room operations with loading graphics, animations, etc. for all LED Displays and functions; and
· Shadow Producer and Assistant Producer in creating a Run of Show, matchday preparation with PA Announcer, Guests, Performers, etc.
You Have:
· Experience in game presentation, stage managing, event management preferred but not required
· Availability to work all or most home matches at Q2 Stadium and Parmer Field
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Ability to handle multiple projects at once
· Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress environments and while working under pressure
· Ability to work in outside environment in different weather
· Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Products is preferred
· English and/or Spanish language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus. Additional languages – even better
Other Details:
· It is the policy of Austin FC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
· All selected candidates are subject to passing a background check prior to acceptance as an intern.
· Hours are variable and can easily include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays in addition to some office hours. Ideally this internship would include some office hours and event hours.
· This is an unpaid part-time internship, and students should ideally be able to gain academic credit for their participation.
