Intern

Event Operations Intern Position

Charlotte Motor Speedway is the heart of Speedway Motorsports’ nationwide network of entertainment venues. The company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:

• Take care of teammates
• Be known for remarkable events
• Positively impact the community
• Profitably improve

The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence.

SUMMARY:  The Event Operations Intern performs and supervises a variety of duties in the Event Operations Department of Charlotte Motor Speedway Operations; and performs related duties as assigned. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Reports to the Senior Manager of Event Operations to ensure that all events are serviced by pre/post  cleaning, event setup and teardown, and facility maintenance projects  
2. Responsible for pre/post event trash pickup duties and hauling waste
3. Involved in event setup equipment including barricades, parking cones, bleachers, and fencing
4. Involved in track setup operations including setting barriers, track asphalt maintenance, and painting
5. Performs pressure washing duties around property including grandstands, concourses, sidewalks buildings, and other facility areas
6. Completes work order assignments in a timely manner 
7. Work events and perform various duties as needed to make event successful
8. Performs preventative maintenance on all department equipment to ensure efficiency
9. Assembles and moves furniture along with other equipment around property
10. Attends Manager’s and other staff meetings and is involved in logistical planning discussions
11. Assists management in production and review of vendor RFPs 
12. Helps to ensure vendors are meeting the parameters of their contractual agreements
13. Inventory review of Operational assets such as bike rack, trash receptacles, fencing, etc.
14. Production of word or excel documents as needed by management 
15. Provide management with 360 feedback on workflow efficiency and performance of all fellow operations crew members
16. Assist with the setup and teardown of all events as directed by management
17. Assists other departments when needed
18. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

1. Knowledge of event operations for a large scale multi-function event complex
2. Knowledge of a variety of operations equipment including pressure washers, forklifts, tractors, etc.
3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
4. Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
5. Skill in using hand and power tools.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CMS staff and the customers.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. This position is 29 hours a week plus additional hours and possible overtime during our event seasons. It is required that the position is available to work all three shifts during event weekends.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year event operations experience in a large event facility, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Involvement in a College degree seeking track that requires an internship in the Facility Management or Event Management field.  Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license is required, and a clear driving record is required.  

This is a paid internship at a hourly rate.