Dates: May 20, 2024 - June 28, 2024 

THE JOB / Outlyr Internship:

This is a position within the Outlyr Internship Program. We are looking for a motivated intern to assist the Culinary Coordinator and event staff with day-to-day operations of preparing for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give to be held June 10 -16, 2024. The intern will be working full time assisting with our special event efforts starting in May 2024 in our office located in Grand Rapids, MI. 

 

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn event management, on-site logistics and event activation skills to be able to successfully engage with consumers tournament partners.  The right candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will interface with internal divisions, client partners and vendors. Strong team dynamics skills, self-starter, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required for this position. Work on weekends, evenings and some holidays will also be required, specifically during Tournament week June 10 – 16, 2024.

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

 

·       You have a passion for and expertise in sports and entertainment

·       Self-starter with “can-do” attitude

·       Experience in a related field preferred

·       Must be available to work full time in Grand Rapids, MI office

·       Strong communication skills, both written and oral

·       Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems independently

·       Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet

·       Extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

·       Interest in sports and event marketing as a career

·       Willingness to work weekends and nonstandard hours particularly during tournament week

·       Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record 

 

 

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

 

 

·       Respond to general event inquiries (dates, event schedule, ticket prices etc.)

·       Assist with implementation of special projects & other partnership extensions in community

·       Assist with all tournament merchandising, volunteer uniforms, pro-am gifts, staff uniforms, etc.

·       Administrative duties

·       Carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision, including coordinating and implementing projects

·       Assist with compiling tournament overview book at close of event

·       Manage projects designated by manager

·       Work with vendors onsite

·       Other related duties/projects as assigned

·       Weekend and Holiday work required