Internship – Event Sales (Summer 2025)

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 4th, 2024, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
• Summer 2025 Program Dates: Approximately June 2025 – August 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Intern will learn about the Theme Park Event Sales industry while gaining hands on experience developing an event sale, prospecting leads, client proposals, customizing contracts, site visit preparation and assistance, attending private after-hours and networking events, handling convention ticket orders, and developing a strategic plan for their next steps into their career. Intern will learn the key factors that the Event Sales Team focuses on when talking to clients in the discovery phase, work alongside the Event Sales Managers and Representatives, and shadow events.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Talks through discovery phase with clients to determine appropriate event opportunities.
• Quotes cost of events utilizing costing tools and spreadsheets.
• Develops event proposals to send to clients for review.
• Works with an Event Manager or Event Representative on customizing contracts and site visits.
• Coordinates site visit logistics such as arrivals, timing, back of house security clearance requests, and merchandise.
• Attends Private After-Hours Events, and Networking Events.
• Meets with clients alongside Event Sales Manager or representative.
• Processes ticket sales, from input to delivery of a ticket order.
• Develops a strategic plan for what next career steps will look like, what will motivate them to get to their goal, and what actions will they take to get there.
• Presents their strategic plan at the end of the semester to the Internship Mentor and Sr. Director to gain presentation experience.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
• Recent graduates will not be eligible for this program.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• An official transcript may be required upon request.
• Preferred majors include: Event Management, Hospitality, Theme Park Management, Communications, Business, Marketing, Advertisement/PR Sales.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Preferable skills for success in role include but not limited to:

• Adaptability, creativity, and open-mindedness required.
• Flexible schedule (for private events, site visits, and FAM purposes) required.
• Must be efficient in Microsoft Office Programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Superior written & verbal communication skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams.
• Consistent attendance.

Please note the following:

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2025.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• In addition to all of our internships being paid, you may be eligible for financial assistance towards housing if applicable. Specific details about eligibility would be provided at the time of offer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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