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Job Description
Event Operations Intern Position
Charlotte Motor Speedway is the heart of Speedway Motorsports’ nationwide network of entertainment venues. The company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
SUMMARY: The Event Operations Intern performs and supervises a variety of duties in the Event Operations Department of Charlotte Motor Speedway Operations; and performs related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year event operations experience in a large event facility, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Involvement in a College degree seeking track that requires an internship in the Facility Management or Event Management field. Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license is required, and a clear driving record is required.
This is a paid internship at a hourly rate.
Event Operations Intern Position
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
SUMMARY: The Event Operations Intern performs and supervises a variety of duties in the Event Operations Department of Charlotte Motor Speedway Operations; and performs related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to the Senior Manager of Event Operations to ensure that all events are serviced by pre/post cleaning, event setup and teardown, and facility maintenance projects
- Responsible for pre/post event trash pickup duties and hauling waste
- Involved in event setup equipment including barricades, parking cones, bleachers, and fencing
- Involved in track setup operations including setting barriers, track asphalt maintenance, and painting
- Performs pressure washing duties around property including grandstands, concourses, sidewalks buildings, and other facility areas
- Completes work order assignments in a timely manner
- Work events and perform various duties as needed to make event successful
- Performs preventative maintenance on all department equipment to ensure efficiency
- Assembles and moves furniture along with other equipment around property
- Attends Manager’s and other staff meetings and is involved in logistical planning discussions
- Assists management in production and review of vendor RFPs
- Helps to ensure vendors are meeting the parameters of their contractual agreements
- Inventory review of Operational assets such as bike rack, trash receptacles, fencing, etc.
- Production of word or excel documents as needed by management
- Provide management with 360 feedback on workflow efficiency and performance of all fellow operations crew members
- Assist with the setup and teardown of all events as directed by management
- Assists other departments when needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Knowledge of event operations for a large scale multi-function event complex
- Knowledge of a variety of operations equipment including pressure washers, forklifts, tractors, etc.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Skill in using hand and power tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CMS staff and the customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year event operations experience in a large event facility, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Involvement in a College degree seeking track that requires an internship in the Facility Management or Event Management field. Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license is required, and a clear driving record is required.
This is a paid internship at a hourly rate.