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.

Reports to:

Event Manager

The Event Management Intern will assist the Events Department in coordination, execution and completion of various events held at the Tyson Events Center / Fleet Farm Arena. The candidate will also assist with part time staff hiring, scheduling, deployment and supervising during events. The internship will consist of approximately 24+ hours a week with days and times varying depending on the event schedule.

The Tyson Events Center is a 190,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, located in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. It was built, starting in 2002 and opened on December 17, 2003. The venue features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with an end court upper balcony and luxury suites. The Tyson Events Center is proud to be the home to the Sioux City Musketeers hockey team and Sioux City Bandits arena football team.

The Tyson Events Center hosts over 140 different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the NAIA Women's Basketball and Volleyball National Championships

The Tyson Events Center is owned by the City Of Sioux City and managed by Oak View Group, the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.00.

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

This position will remain open until November 20, 2024

• ­­­­Assist Event Managers in coordinating various types of events, including but not limited to, meetings, banquets, concerts, NAIA National Tournaments, Hockey, indoor football and graduations.
• Assist Events Department in management of event and parking staff including scheduling, deployment for events and supervising
• Complete special projects as assigned by management
• Maintain Inventory of all department Supplies: Staff Shirts, Radios, wristbands, etc
• Attend departmental and building meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a college student, graduate student or recent college graduate
• Recommended for Sport Management, Management, or Hospitality Majors
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Financial compensation is available, but housing and transportation are the responsibility of the selected candidate
• Availability to work 24+ hours a week, including evenings and weekends
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing is required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to function and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional and customer-focused attitude
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

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.