Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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The PPL Center Summer Intern will have the unique opportunity in getting to see all aspects of running the arena. The 12 week program is designed to have the intern immerse themselves in all areas of the arena operation; to include Events, Operations, Box Office, Marketing, Premium Seating/Corporate Partnerships, Finance and Booking. This will allow the intern to see how each department runs separately and how each plays a vital role in making all events a success by working together.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $10.00 to $12.00. 

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

Job expires 7/31/2024

PPL Center (pplcenter.com), nominated by Pollstar as Best New Major Concert Venue, is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center will host more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, figure skating events, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and much more. PPL Center is currently the main catalyst to the revitalization and growth of downtown Allentown. Oak View Group (OVG360) provides the Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Corporate Partnerships at PPL Center.

· The intern with assist various department by observing and communiating with department heads regarding how PPL plans for events.

· At the end of the internship, the candidate will have gained knowledge in event planning process from booking, finance, marketing and execution.

· Be given an overview of how Human Resources works in a venue location

· Observe the process of prospecting, cultivating, selling and maintaining relationships to aid in the sales process of premium seating and corporate sponsorship.

· Learn the intricate details of daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems.

· Will gain knowledge in proper box office procedures and ticketing operations.

· Assist the finance department in document preparation, filing, and date entry under direct supervison of the Director of Finance

Open to: College juniors, seniors, or graduate (who will continue on in their studies in the Fall) students.

· Proficient with computers in Windows format and experience in Word, Excel.

· Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently at times.

· Must be self---motivated with a ‘can---do’ attitude and a strong desire to learn.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Availability to work nights and/or weekends when necessary.

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.

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.