What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event & Volunteer Management Intern position at Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl?
Peach Bowl, Inc. is seeking candidates to fill intern positions for the 2025-2026 college football season. The intern program period begins July 8, 2025 and concludes January 30, 2026. Each position pays a salary of $2,500.00 per month. Please note that housing is not provided by Peach Bowl, Inc. Only applicants who have graduated and completed their undergraduate degrees by May 2025 will be accepted.
This year’s seasonal assistants will help plan and execute the Aflac Kickoff Game featuring Syracuse vs. Tennessee and Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina on Labor Day weekend, in addition to playing a vital role in the planning and execution of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Jan. 9. Interns are assigned to a specific concentration area but are expected to provide support to all areas of the company’s business in a direct, supporting or administrative role.
Qualified applicants should be team first, sports-minded, self-motivators who are willing to accept the long hours and hard work required to succeed in the sports industry. Additionally, qualified applicants should be committed to pursuing a career in the business of athletics.
APPLICANT GUIDELINES
Candidate cover letters should fully respond to the following questions/requests:
- Please clearly indicate which concentration area you are interested in obtaining.
- Please indicate if you will have any academic obligations (classes, projects, etc.) during the period of July 8, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026.
- Address how your prior work experience and skill set specifically make you the ideal candidate for a position with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
All required documents must be received by 5 p.m. ET on March 2, 2025. Applicant submissions without all of the required documentation will not be considered for the program. Applicant submissions not received by the deadline will not be considered for the program.
Candidates should not contact the Peach Bowl, Inc. office for initial status updates. Candidate evaluation consists of a resume evaluation period, virtual interview period and a final in-person interview period (which could also be conducted remotely, depending on the location of the candidate). Final selection of candidates is targeted for the end of April. Please note that the final selection date could be extended as evaluations are conducted.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to commit to working a minimum of 40 hours per week at the Peach Bowl, Inc. office in Atlanta. Interns are expected to work from the Bowl office Monday through Friday. Work may be required after normal business hours, on holidays and weekends.
- Should possess an undergraduate degree. A postgraduate/master’s degree in an applicable field (Sport Management, Sport Administration, Marketing, Communications, MBA, etc.) is not required but highly preferred. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate classes will not be accepted.
- Must be able to handle pressure and take initiative.
- Must have high attention to detail, and the ability to organize and complete a diverse set of tasks in a timely manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable computer programs.
- Other requirements as specified on role descriptions.
Event & Volunteer Management Intern Job Description
PRIMARY POSITION ROLE:This position will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and execution of volunteer programs and events associated with the Aflac Kickoff Game and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I . Volunteer Operations
o Aflac Kickoff Game and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Volunteer Management
o Keep an accurate inventory of all volunteer uniforms.
o Volunteer Registration System Management
o Fully manage and track volunteers and events via Rosterfy, the volunteer CRM, by creating the event, the shifts, and confirming volunteers as they sign up.
o Volunteer Communication Management
o Manage volunteer data like email, phone number, address, and shirt size and disperse it to staff upon request.
o Draft and send mass communications to volunteers with necessary information for their shifts.
o Event Assistance for Volunteer Meetings & Training Sessions
o Volunteer Uniform Distribution
o Sort and pack uniforms for volunteers for both the Aflac Kickoff Game and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
o Other responsibilities as assigned.
II. Aflac Kickoff Game & Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Event Operations
o Aflac Kickoff Game & Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Food Matrix System(s)
o Assist with Internal Coordination of the Matrix
o Aflac Kickoff Game Exterior Ancillary Events
o Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Team Arrival Dinner
o Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Players Meal and Hotel Activities
o Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl “Battle for Bowl Week”
o Team Wives and Family Events and Activities
o Post-Game Activities
o Team Site Visits
o Hotel Operations & Security
o Hospitality Rooms
o Operations Timelines
o Band and Spirit Operations
o FCA Breakfast
o FCA Cheer
o Other responsibilities and assistance as assigned.
*Responsibilities are subject to change
STAFF SUPERVISION: Manager, Events
PREFERENCES FOR AN IDEAL CANDIDATE:
1. Previous lead or supporting role in a volunteer management position
2. Previous lead or supporting role in an event management position
3. Strong communications & interpersonal skills
4. High level attention to detail
5. Ability to prioritize, manage and bring multiple projects to completion
6. The ability to work well individually and as a team member in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
7. Display a willingness to learn and complete tasks regardless of their nature
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
9. Working knowledge of college football and the College Football Playoff
10. The ability to work longer hours due to events occurring on nights and weekends, including unlimited availability during the Bowl Week for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Salary : $2,500
