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Position: Sporting Intern
Department: Stadium Operations
Reporting Relationship: Reports to: Director of Event Operations - Sporting
Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Position Summary
The Sporting Intern will support Stadium and Event Operations for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, with a primary focus on Charlotte FC (MLS) matches and events and Carolina Panthers (NFL) games and events. This role provides hands-on experience in professional sports facility operations, event execution, and game day logistics across two major sports properties within a large-scale NFL/MLS stadium environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn the behind-the-scenes operations required to deliver world-class events and fan experience.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist Sporting team with event preparation for Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games
- At the direction of the Director of Event Operations, assist Sporting team with gameday tasks to include:
- Gameday activations logistics (load in/out)
- Labor checklist creation and coordination
- Contribution to operations notes and event prep documentation
- Support stadium readiness efforts including field-level areas, locker rooms, concourses, premium spaces, suites, club areas, and back-of-house spaces
- Assist with venue conversions between MLS, NFL, and non-sporting events
- Support access control, credentialing distribution, and operational signage placement
- Serve as on-site operational support during matches, games, and special events
- Work with each department for specific needs related to Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games/events
- Assist with keeping storage areas organized
- Special projects as assigned by the Director of Event Operations - Sporting
- Embrace and apply our 7 core values: Respect, Accountability, Courage, Excellence, Impact, Inclusion, and Passion
Facility & Stadium Operations
- Participate in daily stadium walkthroughs and readiness checks
- Assist with field usage coordination, event setups, and space turnovers
- Coordinate with internal departments including Security, Engineering, Grounds, Housekeeping, Guest Services, and Broadcast Operations
- Assist with vendor and partner access during event preparations
Planning & Administrative Support
- Assist with event operations documents, run-of-show timelines, and checklists
- Support post-event recap reports and operational debriefs
- Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
- Attend planning meetings and observe cross-functional coordination efforts
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Event operation experience in a stadium or arena facility
- Familiarity with large-scale sports venues or live events
- Customer service experience a plus
- Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable
- Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully
- Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Stadium events, including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays when necessary
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must pass pre-employment screens
Essential Functions
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with carefully and with sensitivity
- Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully
Physical Requirements
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Sitting and working at desk on a computer
- Walking throughout the stadium
- Lift at least 50 pounds
- Operating heavy machinery
Work Environment
- This job operates mostly in an outside environment and in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.