What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern fall 2024 position at Charlotte Motor Speedway?
EVENTS & GUEST SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2024 FALL INTERNSHIP
Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina
Charlotte Motor Speedway is the heart of Speedway Motorsports’ nationwide network of entertainment venues. The company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles :
- Take care of teammates
- Be known for remarkable events
- Positively impact the community
- Profitably improve
The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices the last mile optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company.
The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his / her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence.
OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION :
Interns are an integral part at Charlotte Motor Speedway, bringing fresh perspectives, skills, and ideas to the table. In addition to assisting in administrative and office duties, candidates will take ownership of various aspects of events that take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
This includes, but is not limited to the planning, set-up, execution, and tear-down of events. Additional non-event duties may include assisting other departments with promotional appearances, covering telephones, data entry, and staffing guest services / hospitality positions for events.
Interns are the future of racing and events, and are a valued addition to Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The Event Department offers interns practical experience in the production, promotion and execution of national, regional and grassroots events.
Event interns should be quick-learning and self-starting candidates who desire to gain an extensive working knowledge of NASCAR, short-track, drag racing, and special events.
Internships Term- Some flexibility available on start / end dates depending on student and school program requirements.
Fall Internship Term- August 12th- November 22nd
Event Schedule- Interns are expected to work the following-
Monster Truck Bash (August 17)
NHRA Carolina Nationals (September 20-22)
NASCAR- ROVAL Weekend (October 11-13)
World of Outlaws World Finals (November 6-9)
Qualifications :
- Ideal candidates must be a team player, customer-friendly, organized, outgoing, professional and able to deal effectively with frequent interruptions in a demanding environment.
- Due to the dynamic nature of the business, multi-tasking skills and the ability to think on the fly are a must.
- Knowledge of NASCAR, Dirt Track, and Drag Racing industry is a plus, but not necessary.
- Interns must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week plus all events held during the semester including necessary nights and weekends.
- Interns will work an average of 30 hours per week, with 40 hours and some overtime during events
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
COMPENSATION : Hourly Pay- $12.00
Hourly Pay- $12.00
Last updated : 2024-06-28
Salary : $12