Dates: May 20, 2024 - June 28, 2024
THE JOB / Outlyr Internship:

This is a position within the Outlyr Internship Program. We are looking for a motivated intern to assist the Culinary Coordinator and event staff with day-to-day operations of preparing for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give to be held June 10 -16, 2024. The intern will be working full time assisting with our special event efforts starting in May 2024 in our office located in Grand Rapids, MI. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn event management, on-site logistics and event activation skills to be able to successfully engage with consumers tournament partners. The right candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will interface with internal divisions, client partners and vendors. Strong team dynamics skills, self-starter, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required for this position. Work on weekends, evenings and some holidays will also be required, specifically during Tournament week June 10 – 16, 2024.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

· You have a passion for and expertise in sports and entertainment

· Self-starter with “can-do” attitude

· Experience in a related field preferred

· Must be available to work full time in Grand Rapids, MI office

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral

· Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems independently

· Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet

· Extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Interest in sports and event marketing as a career

· Willingness to work weekends and nonstandard hours particularly during tournament week

· Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record 

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

· Respond to general event inquiries (dates, event schedule, ticket prices etc.)

· Assist with implementation of special projects & other partnership extensions in community

· Assist with all tournament merchandising, volunteer uniforms, pro-am gifts, staff uniforms, etc.

· Administrative duties

· Carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision, including coordinating and implementing projects

· Assist with compiling tournament overview book at close of event

· Manage projects designated by manager

· Work with vendors onsite

· Assist with Restaurant Load-In

· Assist restaurants and other vendors while onsite 

· Other related duties/projects as assigned

· Weekend and Holiday work required