UniSport Australia is seeking a person to fill the role of Special Events and Partnerships intern to be a part of the 2024 Nationals - Canberra event delivery team. This is an internship opportunity at our Gold Coast office and will offer work experience leading up to the 2024 UniSport Nationals - Canberra event. Find out more about the event here: unisport.com.au/nationals. 

As part of this internship, you will get hands on work experience in the areas of: 

• Working alongside a variety of sport personnel, venues, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with the planning of opening ceremonies and medal presentations.
• Planning, production, and execution of high-quality event activations, chill out zone activities and ceremonies.
• Assisting with the delivery of the special event program during the event period/s.
• Delivering the activation and chill-out zone activities during the event period.
• Contributing to the development of venue site plans, including partner activations.
• Liaising with venues, sponsors and other event stakeholders relating to special events conducted.
• Preparing run sheets, task lists, speech notes and other event documentation.
• Take on a variety of administrative projects and day-to-day tasks for the event.

Is this role for you? The Special Events and Partnerships internship would suit a person studying in the field of sport management, event management or someone who has an interest in special events.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can remain calm under pressure while balancing several tasks at any one time.
• Has excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills.
• Is creative and can develop event ideas and concepts.
• Is confident in communicating with a wide variety of people.
• Prides themselves on their ability toprioritise and meet deadlines andmanage expectations.
• Competent using Microsoft Office.
• Has initiative.
• Can contribute to a wider team working towards common goals.
• Is enthusiastic and motivated.
• Has well developed customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Can exercise judgment and work without supervision.
• Is friendly and approachable.

Key information:

• Position duration is from June, July or August 2024 to October 2024, or as negotiated.
• This role requires one-two days (or eight to 10 hours) a week for the duration of the internship as well as Full Time availability across event delivery periods. Arrangements will be made to accommodate study commitments, exams, work, and holidays.
• The role may require full attendance for the set up and event period of UniSport Nationals - Canberra.
• The role may involve lifting and shifting of equipment such as signage, boxes, and tables.
• A full induction to UniSport, on the job training and event uniforms are provided.