Oak View Group

Internship| Utah Valley Convention Center

Location US-UT-Provo
Job ID
2023-11184
Location Name
Utah Valley Convention Center
Category
Venue Management
Type
Temporary Part-Time

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

  • We treat each other fairly and with respect.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Overview

The Utah Valley Convention Center, located in downtown Provo, is looking for an outstanding, dynamic intern who is eager to learn all aspects of the convention center business. This intern will have the opportunity to work closely with our various departments, Sales & Marketing, Event Management, Operations, Building Services, AV, Engineering, Security, Finance and Food & Beverage to receive a comprehensive overview of the convention centers daily operations.   You will be asked to spend 20-35 (depending on events) hours a week here and your schedule should be somewhat flexible. 

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.00. 

 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

About the Venue

Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah the Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 as the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts the perfect blend of modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This combined with its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with each of our department managers, our four directors and our general manager to gain valuable insights and knowledge in their fields of expertise.
  • Complete an On-Boarding workbook that will walk you through all our departments.
  • Work shifts in each of our various departments.
  • Learn to build event resumes and floor plans using our CAD and Ungerboeck programs.
  • Complete department specific projects as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • A Hospitality or Experience Design Management student preferably in their junior or senior
  • Eager to learn and work with all the departments in the company.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexible schedule (20-35 hours per week)  
  • Perform well under pressure.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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