Game Operations Intern | Wings Event Center | Part Time

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with Game Operations & Community Relations Manager in the planning, implementation and execution of promotional themes; in-game entertainment and intermission activities by work ALL Kalamazoo Wings home games.
• Works with Game Operations & Community Relations Manager in the creation of game-day scripts and event time outlines.
• Affords assistance with the production and execution of in-game promotional activities including but not limited to: event set-up and tear-down, selecting activity participants and Zamboni riders, arrangement of additional game-day entertainment performers, monitor activities associated with the K-Wings Kids Club and oversee interactive concourse tables.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with business partners involved with game-day promotions.
• Coordinating community events that may or may not be during game day.
• Affords assistance to Wings Event staff with the distribution of promotional handouts/giveaways and coupon initiatives.
• Supports sales staff with the execution of game-day fan experiences.
• Provides high level of customer service and hospitality for those in attendance at Kalamazoo Wings home games and/or Wings Event Center events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need For This Position

• The ideal candidate will be in pursuit of a college degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing, Sales or a closely related field.
• Ability to effectively present and share information/ideas amongst groups, game-day staff members, managers, business partners and all guests at Wings Event Center.
• Any previous experience working in sports, live entertainment events and/or customer service is a plus.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a loud, fast paced and high pressure work environment.
• Your assignment will begin mid-September 2026 and end on or about 2 weeks after the 2026-2027 K-Wings season. The regular season ends in mid-April, with playoffs following into May.

What’s in it for You

• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION (Full-Time option)
• 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
• Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
• Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
• Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
• Shift meal provided per day
• 10% Discount on GHG outlets
• Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels Worldwide
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• You will grow your skills and experience in an environment that encourages growth and development