Event Operations Summer Internship (Lacrosse Focus)

Job Title: Event Operations Summer Internship (Lacrosse Focus)

• Job Code/ Req#: OpsIntern2025
• Department/Group: Operations
• Travel Required: Required Events Listed
• Reports to:  VP of Lacrosse  
• Position Type: Temporary (Summer 2025)
• Office Location: West Friendship, MD
• Level/Salary Range: Entry Level/Hour + Event Pay
• Date posted: 1/13/2025
• Posting Expires: 2/10/2025
• External posting URL: www.elitetournaments.com/employment
• Applications Accepted By: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: EMAIL, MAILED, OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Job Summary

The Event Operations Intern will assist the VP of Lacrosse with the preparation and execution of Elite Tournaments events with a direct focus on operations for the IWLCA recruiting events series during the summer of 2025 (Full event list below). This position encompasses a wide variety of planning and management responsibilities while maintaining a high level of customer service through the progression and completion of these events. 

Responsibilities

Operations (IWLCA)

• Provide on-site event and venue management during all IWLCA Recruiting Tournament Series events 
• Evaluate equipment both prior and post event to ensure the items are in proper working condition while keeping an updated inventory throughout the summer
• Assist in the development and management of equipment distribution plans for field and site set-up
• Develop and implement equipment breakdown methods to maximize efficiency on-site
• Procure equipment and supplies needed to conduct events
• Assist in the packing and preparation of all event equipment
• Assist with the coordination of all college coach hospitality needs to include setup, food, and snacks
• Prepare and distribute materials for site coordinator and field marshal binders 
• Other duties as assigned 

Administration (IWLCA):

• Assist in the recruitment and assignment of workers and athletic trainers for all IWLCA events
• Provide support in forecasting and tracking of consumable expenses and record in appropriate ledger
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in entering payments for applications 

Additional Operations/Communication/Administration Responsibilities 

• Assist with the preparation and organization of all Elite Tournaments and Elite Promotion Events
• Other duties as assigned 

2025 Event Information: 

• Columbia Invitational Soccer Tournament (May 24-26) Columbia, Maryland 
• IWLCA Southeast Cup (June 14-15) Raleigh, North Carolina 
• IWLCA Midwest Cup (June 14 -15) Denver, Colorado 
• IWLCA Champions Cup June (21-22) Boyds, Maryland 
• IWLCA New England Cup June (27-29) Amherst, Massachusetts
• IWLCA Capital Cup July (11-13) Frederica, Delaware

All out of state travel for events is paid for by Elite Tournaments

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of sports and particularly the youth lacrosse and soccer communities and demographic within in the United States
• Superior oral and written communications skills
• Effective organizational skills for management of multiple tasks
• Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management or a related discipline
• Experience in operations of sporting events, leagues, facilities, and/or professional teams 

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of products in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of basic finance practices for budget management 
• Knowledge of GotSport and LeagueApps software application, or other applicable registration software 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work weekends, irregular hours, and travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record 
• Reliable transportation
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

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