AddressUniSport Australia is seeking a person to fill the role of Special Events and Partnerships intern to be a part of the 2024 Nationals - Canberra event delivery team. This is an internship opportunity at our Gold Coast office and will offer work experience leading up to the 2024 UniSport Nationals - Canberra event. Find out more about the event here: unisport.com.au/nationals.
As part of this internship, you will get hands on work experience in the areas of:
- Working alongside a variety of sport personnel, venues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Assisting with the planning of opening ceremonies and medal presentations.
- Planning, production, and execution of high-quality event activations, chill out zone activities and ceremonies.
- Assisting with the delivery of the special event program during the event period/s.
- Delivering the activation and chill-out zone activities during the event period.
- Contributing to the development of venue site plans, including partner activations.
- Liaising with venues, sponsors and other event stakeholders relating to Special Events conducted.
- Preparing run sheets, task lists, speech notes and other event documentation.
- Take on a variety of administrative projects and day-to-day tasks for the event.
Is this role for you? The Special Events and Partnerships internship would suit a person studying in the field of sport management, event management or someone who has an interest in special events.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can remain calm under pressure while balancing several tasks at any one time.
- Has excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills.
- Is creative and can develop event ideas and concepts.
- Is confident in communicating with a wide variety of people.
- Prides themselves on their ability toprioritise and meet deadlines andmanage expectations.
- Competent using Microsoft Office.
- Has initiative.
- Can contribute to a wider team working towards common goals.
- Is enthusiastic and motivated.
- Has well developed customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Can exercise judgment and work without supervision.
- Is friendly and approachable.
Key information:
- Position duration is from June, July or August 2024 to October 2024, or as negotiated.
- This role requires one-two days (or eight to 10 hours) a week for the duration of the internship as well as Full Time availability across event delivery periods. Arrangements will be made to accommodate study commitments, exams, work, and holidays.
- The role may require full attendance for the set up and event period of UniSport Nationals - Canberra.
- The role may involve lifting and shifting of equipment such as signage, boxes, and tables.
- A full induction to UniSport, on the job training and event uniforms are provided.
