Special Events Intern

 Job Title: Special Events Intern

Department: Special Events

Reports to: Special Events Sales Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Special Events internship will cover all aspects of hosting revenue generating special events at TQL Stadium on non match days. The position will help aid the special event team in creation of new sales concepts & marketing materials, event planning & event logistics and on site event management during the event. This 14 week position will work an average of 15 hours a week plus 2-3 home matches as special event schedule dictates. There may be weekend, evenings, and holiday hours. This approximate internship duration is January – May 2026 (Spring Semester). This is a paid internship and college credit is available.

What You’ll Do:

• Event Sales:
  • Work with the sales team on client tours and visits
  • Learn the art of event sales marketing and contracting
  • Learn to create menus, floor plans and banquet event orders that fit client’s needs
  • Forecast upcoming events and coordinate with respective managers on coverage/details
  • Work with Director of Special Event Sales on season long event marketing project for new event revenue project

• Event Management: Assist with coordination of TQL Stadium special events to include:
  • Attend client final walk thru of event space 
  • Assist Event Manager in any client set up prior to event day 
  • Coordinate with third party vendors on delivery and set up details  
  • Ensure all areas involved in event space are ready and set prior to client arrival
  • Work with Event Manager during event

What You’ll Bring: 

• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• A positive and personable attitude that fosters ongoing client relationships  
• Communicate and collaborate with stadium & event operations, sales, guest experience, security, grounds crew, and housekeeping to continuously deliver on client expectations & event production 

What You’ll Need:

• Current Junior or Senior with a passion and interest in Special Event marketing, planning, selling and execution.
• Variety of majors and programs considered with 1 year previous event experience in a collegiate club or professional setting.

Why You’ll Love FCC: 

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Team building and networking opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.