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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Facility & Event Operations Internship

Facility & Event Operations Internship – The Coliseum
The Coliseum at the University of West Georgia is
accepting applications for Fall 2010 internships.
Internships are open to sport management
undergraduate and graduate students interested in
facility and event operations in a college environment.
These positions are unpaid, however, on-campus
housing will be provided.
Basic duties of the internship include, but are not
limited to, customer service, setup and teardown of the
facility for events, crowd control, oversight of events,
maintaining the facility, assisting the Director with the development of marketing and cost
recovery plans, pre-qualification of events, conducting tours of the facility for prospective clients
and the community, and prospecting for events to be held in The Coliseum. Fall interns will also
have the opportunity to be part of game operations for football.
Preference will be given to those with a serious interest in facility and event operations as
evidenced by previous work, practicum and volunteer experience in similar positions. Students
must have excellent communication skills; physical, mental and emotional stamina; and, the
ability to professionally interact with a broad range of constituencies. Teamwork and collegiality
are essential for success in this position. In addition, students must be earning academic credit
for this field experience.
The Coliseum, which opened in January 2009, is a
122,500 square foot facility that is home to the
Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport
Studies and the varsity sports of men’s and women’s
basketball and volleyball. The arena space is
approximately 96,000 square feet and has a maximum
capacity of 7,500 for athletic events. It is the largest
enclosed public assembly facility between Atlanta and
Birmingham along the I-20 corridor. The Coliseum also
hosts concerts, camps, exhibitions, convocations and
graduations. During 2009-2010, UWG opened an
athletic complex that includes a 9,000 seat football
stadium, athletic department operations center, and softball and soccer stadiums.
The University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton and is 45 miles west of downtown
Atlanta off of I-20. UWG is a growing regional comprehensive university enrolling
approximately 11,000 students. West Georgia competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a
member of the Gulf South Conference.
To apply for the internship, please forward a cover letter, resume and at least two letters of
reference (one must be from a sport management faculty member) to: Dr. Lance C. Hatfield, The
Coliseum, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118. E-mail submissions should be sent to
lanceh@westga.edu. Applications should be sent as soon as possible. The internship will begin
on 6 August 2010 and conclude on 10 December 2010.

Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports and Events Director

Sports and Events Director

Looking for a creative project manager to facilitate economic impact by recruiting and retaining sport and other events in Champaign County. We need someone who is willing to do what it takes: sales, event management, resource development, community engagement; and has the communication and organizational skills to put an effective plan into action.

Questions to consider before you apply:
1) What’s great about Champaign County for visitors and residents?
2) What are potential sport and other events that could take place in this area?
3) Are you the person with the passion to do the job? Why?

Sales Director

Looking for a team player to generate new and retain existing meetings, conferences, and group gatherings in Champaign County. We need someone who is willing to do what it takes: targeted sales strategies; servicing groups; statistical data; trade shows; and has the communication and organizational skills to put an effective plan into action.

Questions to consider before you apply:
1) What’s great about Champaign County for visitors and residents?
2) How would you identify this market as an opportunity for meeting planners?
3) Are you the person with the passion to do the job? Why?

Send a cover letter for either position that addresses the above questions and your resume by June 15 to:

Jayne DeLuce
Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1817 S. Neil Street, Suite 201
Champaign, IL 61820
jayned@champaigncounty.org


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Friday, May 14, 2010

Elmhurst PD

Thanks to Rich Grodsky, RST alum, for sending this great job opportunity our way:

Position: Program Manager Active Adults and Visual Arts

Type: Full time

Open until: Open until Filled

Department: Recreation & Parks

Reports To: Division Manager - Recreation

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Studies or related field from a National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) accredited university or related field with 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in programming

2. Valid Illinois drivers license

3. Current CPR and AED certification

4. Proficient in computer word-processing and spreadsheet software applications

5. Good problem-solving, presentation, communication and organizational skills

6. Knowledge of theory and philosophy of recreation

7. Knowledge of principles of leisure program leadership and development

8. Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions

9. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

10. Ability to talk, grasp, reach, kneel, stoop and bend

11. Ability to spend up to 40% of work time reading and/or sitting at computer terminal

12. Ability to spend up to 30% of work time standing and/or walking

13. Ability to spend up to 30% of work time performing physical labor

14. Ability to perform job-related functions within District offices and/or facilities


Summary:

1. Recruit, hire and train staff

2. Evaluate staff

3. Provide ongoing leadership, foresight and motivation to staff

4. Prepare for and conduct staff meetings/trainings as needed

5. Submit payroll information accurately and in a timely manner

6. Adhere to and enforce staff compliance with organizational/departmental/divisional policies and procedures, and the strategic plan

7. Prepare and negotiate contracts for independent contractors

8. Prepare and monitor budget, and control it within guidelines

9. Purchase supplies, materials and equipment

10. Accurately prepare purchase orders, check requests, requisitions and other financial paperwork

11. Monitor cash intake at point of sale programs

12. Establish, monitor and achieve goals and objectives

13. Serve appointed committee assignments

14. Contribute to staff meetings

15. Develop and maintain effective internal and external oral and written communications

16. Represent District positively and ethically to patrons, guests and staff

17. Respond to internal and external phone calls, e-mails, comments and suggestions in a timely manner

18. Prepare written and verbal bullet points, updates and reports as required

19. Act as liaison to affiliates, community groups and governmental units

20. Be at work station, ready for District defined duties at required times

21. Encourage and demonstrate safe work habits through use of established safety program guidelines

22. Maintain CPR and AED certification, and ensure that all staff within supervision does the same

23. Prepare brochure copy

24. Request flyers/posters/ad/press releases

25. Prepare program participant information materials

26. Arrange and secure program space

27. Plan and implement programs on a seasonal basis

28. Supervise programs

29. Evaluate programs

30. Make class cancellation/expansion decisions

31. Seek new program ideas

32. Manage special program registrations

33. Act as liaison for program inclusion services

34. Manage program volunteers


Hours: Various Hours, Evenings and Weekends Required

Salary Range: $40,230

Richard Grodsky

Executive Director

Elmhurst Park District
225 Prospect | Elmhurst, IL | 60126

RGrodsky@epd.org

(630) 993-8916 | Fax: (630) 993-8913 | www.epd.org Celebrating 90 years of lifetime enjoyment! – Look for us on Facebook and Twitter

Omni Hotels - Sales Leader

In Recreation, Sport or Tourism, the ability to make sales, conduct marketing campaigns, track revenue and make sales forecasts is essential. This position with Omni Hotels would be a great introduction to the essential functions.

http://omni.hospitalityonline.com/jobs/134731/

Omni Hotels - Recreation Manager

A neat recreation opportunity working for a large hospitality agency. For more information go to:

http://omni.hospitalityonline.com/jobs/134730/

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

ESPN - Promotions Assistant (LA)

ESPN

Los Angeles, CA
Part Time


Update department promotional calendars, spreadsheets and event paperwork per the direction of Marketing Director. Select radio station winners from on-air, on-line, text and on-site contests/sweepstakes entries. Contact station prize winners and fulfill prize distribution including appropriate station releases and tax forms. Keep prize winner files and spreadsheet current and up-to-date on a weekly basis. Complete sales promotions one sheets for tracking of promotions, write creative services forms and match information on corresponding calendars.

Skills:

Computer skills required and be able to adapt and learn various on-line and contesting software. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

AEG - Music Museum Internship

Marketing & Public Relations Intern
Employer:

AEG
Location:

Los Angeles, CA
Job Status: Internship
Salary: no information provided
Posted/Updated: 5/3/2010
Job Category: Sports Sales & Marketing
Sports Media/PR/Broadcasting
Sports Facilities/Events/Promotions

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Our Museum, a non-profit institution that explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the Awards.

Internships with the Museum are for one semester and Interns can work up to 20 hours per week.


The role and responsibilities of the Marketing & Public Relations Intern will be to:

• Build a press catalog to archive all media efforts within the Museum. Press catalog will be presented to company executives;
• Produce and distribute press and promotional materials for upcoming fall exhibits;
• Interact with media guests during public programs and related events and provide them with proper museum press materials;
• Build and sustain key relationships with restaurants and local hotel concierges to build the Museum brand throughout local community. (i.e. What project can you give them to build the Museum brand? Give an example here.)


The minimum qualifications to be an Intern include the following:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university while pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Event Planning, Business, or Public Relations;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs;
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative;
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills;
• Possess strong organizational and research skills;
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.


Our company is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today's business climate.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer