Intern - Sales Event Planning

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

INTERNSHIP (Seasonal 2022-23): Sales Event Planning

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), located in Washington, D.C., is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates five professional sports teams: the 2019 WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go, and NBA 2K League's Wizards District Gaming. The company is also co-owner of aXiomatic, which has controlling interest in global esports franchise Team Liquid, and owns and operates Capital One Arena in DC. MSE also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the state-of-the-art training facility for the Capitals and EagleBank Arena on George Mason University's campus. In conjunction with the District of Columbia and Events DC, MSE is a partner in a new sports and entertainment facility in Southeast DC on the St. Elizabeth's East campus that opened in September 2018. Facility highlights include MedStar Wizards Performance Center, the brand-new training facility for the Wizards, Go-Go and Mystics, and a 4,200-seat arena which serves as the new home of the Mystics and Go-Go. MSE also co-owns and operates Monumental Sports Network (MSN) with the NBC Sports Group. MSN is the mid-Atlantic region's top destination for exclusive fan experiences and original sports content across desktop, tablet, mobile and OTT streaming devices. Visit www.monumentalsports.com.

MSE proudly promotes its core values for all those that interact with the company. As a member of our team:
• You will provide first-class customer service and value for our fans.
• You will champion a double-bottom line that engages, unifies and gives back to the community we serve.
• You will work tirelessly to build generationally exceptional teams that compete for championships year after year and create lifelong memories for our fans.
• You will measure performance with specific objectives and metrics and our analysis and decisions are compelled by data.
• You will prize leadership, but you should value teamwork and collaboration and transparency even more. We treat each other with respect. We act with honesty and integrity. We remain humble.
• You will innovate. We are nimble and first to market. We are not averse to risk.
• You will have fun. We are in the business of happiness.

Position Overview: The Event Planning Intern is responsible for assisting with the creation of, development, and execution of Wizards sales events and programs. This position will learn firsthand how to successfully implement various events, programs, and initiatives. This is a paid internship.

Are you a current student with an interest in event planning? We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support the Events & Programs team to understand and develop event strategy, goals, and desired outcomes.
• Coordinate logistical plans prior to each event including vendors, planning menus, preparing invitations, and maintaining registrations.
• Work with outside vendors including venues, transportation, audio/visual, entertainment, caterers and décor companies.
• Assist with the management of specific special event budgets.
• Track the department's event supplies, photo library and other department physical and electronic resources.
• Order and maintain inventory of all promotional products, team memorabilia, and gifts.
• Use Archtics and Salesforce software for post-event data recap and analysis.
• Support the planning, set-up, and implementation of all Wizards events and initiatives.
• Collect and share research to gain market insight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to effectively balance several projects at once, prioritizing as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and is a phenomenal teammate.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Ability to comfortably lift and carry 25lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable transportation and housing.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

All applicants for employment at Monumental Sports are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Monumental Sports will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability or pregnancy on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.