Operations Assistant Intern

About the role

Eventive Sports is seeking a motivated assistant to support gameday tailgate operations and help deliver an exceptional fan experience. This hands-on role is ideal for students interested in sports management, event operations, or hospitality. Availability on home football gamedays is required, typically Friday and Saturday (or Thursday and Friday for Friday games).

Responsibilities

• Oval public tailgate management
• Interact with tailgaters to ensure positive experience
• Support tailgaters unloading personal tailgate equipment
• Oversight of event staff – access control, emergency response, security
• Operational duties – signage, equipment, etc.
• Collection and analysis of key tailgate metrics
• Work with vendors to ensure quality service is provided
• Observe the fan experience and provide improvement ideas
• Other duties as assigned

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Self-motivated & team oriented
• Energetic, outgoing personality
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in sports and/or a career in the sports industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Willingness to do manual labor & ability to lift 40 pounds
• Willingness to work all 7 University of Oklahoma home games & long hours

Schedule

Hours are anticipated to be 30 hours per week during home game weeks. Hours during away game & off weeks will vary.