Business Operations Intern

Organization: Muskegon Lumberjacks

Title: Business Operations Intern

Employment Type: Unpaid on-site Internship for college credit, potential for full-time employment upon completion of internship

Location:

• Trinity Health Arena: 470 W Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
• Temporary Business Office: 700 Terrace Point Rd, Muskegon, MI 49440

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. If you believe you would make a great fit to our team, apply now!

Job Description

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently looking for highly motivated candidates seeking to gain experience in the sports industry. Internships can be completed for college credit or for the benefit of gaining experience. Interns will assist and learn from a variety of different departments within the organization, including but not limited to, game presentation, promotions, ticket sales, sponsorship sales, marketing, merchandise sales, broadcasting and communications.

Term

This internship will run through the 2024-2025 USHL season starting in October and concluding in April or May depending on playoff results. Summer interns are encouraged to apply as well. The Lumberjacks are looking for interns for the entire 2024-2025 season but fall/spring semester internships will be considered as well. This is an in-person on site internship.

Responsibilities May Include

• Work all Lumberjacks home games
• Assist with the Chuck-a-Puck promotional program
• Guide the mascot throughout the concourse
• Help with set up/tear down of on-ice activities during intermissions
• Assist with setup of signage/displays within the arena
• Work at the merchandise stand, handling transactions using point of sale system
• Assist with fulfillment of Lumberjacks sponsorship agreements
• Fulfill season ticket holder requests on game days
• Serve as a customer service representative on game days, helping guests navigate the arena
• Assist with setup of suites and party decks for large group outings
• May assist in Lumberjacks Hockey Network production, broadcast opportunities available
• Work in the front office outside of game days depending on your schedule and interests to learn more about the day to day operations
• Perform additional tasks when requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working towards a Bachelor's in sport management or equivalent area of study (highly desired, but not required)
• A reliable form of transportation
• Ability to work during all Lumberjacks home games including nights and weekends
• Ability to multi-task and maintain strong prioritization and organizational skills in a fast paced environment
• Extremely coachable and willing to learn everyday

For more information about the Muskegon Lumberjacks, please visit muskegonlumberjacks.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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