Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Venue Operations Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. This internship will provide experience with facility operations, event management, event programming, and event execution. This intern will gain working knowledge of how to transform the arena to meet the needs of upcoming events and be involved in facility operations practices such as inventory management, conversions, material handling, and a variety of event-related tasks.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00.

This role is expected to last from October 19, 2026, and will end on January 29, 2027.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

• Learn and participate in the arena conversion process alongside the Operations team, including setup and teardown of flooring, seating, barricades, staging, and event equipment.
• Assist with preparation of event materials throughout the planning and execution of major events such as Event Reports and Brief Sheets.
• Handle a portion of an event with the supervision of an Event Manager.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting daily facility operations such as receiving deliveries, transporting materials, and maintaining supply levels to ensure event readiness.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by assisting with updates to standard operating procedures and departmental documentation.
• Take part in event operations by assisting with logistics and responding to operational needs throughout the event day.
• Shadow various departments during events aligned to the intern's interest (including Security, Guest Services, Event Services, Booking, Sustainability, etc.).
• Assist the programming team with industry hospitality by preparing gifting experiences and assembling personalized partner recognition items. Assist in research and conceptualization of creative event pitches.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for future event concepts and pitch materials.
• Practice professional written communication by helping draft event experience letters and outreach messages to promoters and partners.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the Venue Operations Intern will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of facility operations by participating in the full arena conversion process for a variety of live events.
• Demonstrate proper safety practices and equipment handling while completing operational tasks, including material movement, staging, and event setup.
• Strengthen problem-solving abilities by identifying issues, evaluating potential solutions, and responding quickly to operational challenges.
• Build teamwork and communication skills by collaborating effectively with operations staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Build confidence in managing a portion of an event with supervision, using strong communication and decision-making skills to support staff and guest needs.
• Strengthen problem-solving abilities by identifying issues, evaluating potential solutions, and responding quickly to operational challenges
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism while working independently and managing high-volume workloads during peak event periods.
• Grow confidence working in a live events environment that requires problem solving, flexibility, and strong teamwork.

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Interest in live events, sports facilities, venue operations, or a related field of study/interest.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take feedback, and follow safety instructions from trained staff.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a positive attitude toward helping others.
• Ability to stay organized, manage time effectively, and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks such as lifting, walking long distances, climbing, and working in a hands-on setting.
• Prior experience in sports, entertainment, or another operational role is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a team setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

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.