What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centreville Bank Stadium Operations Intern - Fall 2026 position at Rhode Island FC?
Centreville Bank Stadium is seeking a highly motivated Operations Intern for the 2026 Fall semester. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for live events and the soccer industry. The Operations Intern will work with the Stadium Operations Department to assist in providing stellar event-day experiences for all fans, colleagues, vendors, and business partners.
This position is for a seasonal internship, with a projected start date that can be flexible to align with academic calendars.
Educational Experience
This position is for a seasonal internship, with a projected start date that can be flexible to align with academic calendars.
Educational Experience
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive college credit.
- This internship is for college credit only and is limited to no more than 28 hours per week.
- Assist the Operations Department in writing stadium policies, standard operating procedures, operational plans and event schedules.
- Liaise with the Director of Operations to oversee efficient changeovers before and after all events.
- Assist with the set up and breakdown of events, providing event support and coordination for all RIFC matches and events.
- Provide support to the implementation of facility rules and policies.
- Assist with the management and distribution of event-day credentials.
- Provide excellent service throughout the duration of all events when interacting with guests, fans, colleagues, and vendors.
- Assist marketing and ticketing departments in the execution of event day sponsor activations.
- Identify areas of opportunity for increased efficiency and the improvement of all stadium operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to communicate, clearly and professionally, in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Extraordinary attention and commitment to details.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, vendor partners, colleagues, and the public.
- Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stretch for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours on event days).
- Comfortable working in moderate to loud environments.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment (up to 25 lbs.)