UBS Arena Operations Intern

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

UBS Arena is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as an Area Operations Summer Intern.  This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various facets of arena management.  The selected candidate will rotate through several different departments throughout the internship, gaining exposure to the diverse functions that contribute to the successful operation of our arena.  The role requires a positive attitude, as well as a team-driven and proactive mindset.  Each member of the team is responsible for providing an exceptional level of service to our guests in addition to access and crowd control for the UBS Arena.  

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $20 to $25.00. 

 

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

 

job expires 6/30/2024

About the Venue

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

 

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue’s sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.

 

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

 

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Responsibilities

Administration: Provide general administrative support to various departments within the arena, including scheduling meetings, maintaining documentation, and assisting with special projects as needed.

Event Operations: Assist in the planning and execution of events hosted at the arena, including concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings. Responsibilities may include coordinating logistics, liaising with vendors, and ensuring smooth event operations.

Facilities Management: Gain insight into the maintenance and upkeep of arena facilities. Assist in conducting facility inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating repairs and improvements as necessary.

Guest Experience: Learn about providing exceptional guest experience to internal and external arena guests. This includes management of part-time arena team members as well as guest inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for all.

Information Technology:  Support our IT department in various projects and tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of technology systems and services within the arena.  Assist in providing monitoring network infrastructure, routine maintenance, event coverage, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

Parking and Transportation: Learn about coordinating parking logistics, optimizing transportation services, and ensuring smooth traffic flow during events.  Assist in parki