Albany FireWolves Game Operations Internship (Fall 2024 | Spring 2025)
The Albany FireWolves are a proud member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), playing out of MVP Arena in Albany, NY throughout the winter and spring of 2024-25. This professional box lacrosse team offers opportunities to current college-level students looking to gain real-world gameday presentation and operations experience, understand the intricacies of live event production, and position themselves for a successful career upon graduation. Our emphasis is to provide practical experience, significant challenges, varying daily operational requirements and hands-on opportunities for creativity, resourcefulness, and excellence. This internship is available for full- or part-time candidates, eligible to work for college credit for the fall or spring internship season and the 2024-25 NLL season.
The Albany FireWolves are currently seeking motivated individuals for our 2024-25 Game Operations Internship Program. The ideal candidate for this internship is organized, creative, capable of proactive problem solving, and a critical thinker. A qualified candidate should be able to work independently and within a team, handle multiple projects and tasks, and achieve objectives set forth by their supervisor and themselves. Candidates selected for a role within the organization will be given the opportunity to have a hand in multiple aspects of executing an Albany FireWolves home game and must be reliable for assisting the gameday production team throughout the course of the season.
Job Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the planning and execution of in-game promotions, halftime shows, and interactive activities encompassing fan engagement.
- Assist in crowd management and guest services to promote a safe and enjoyable experience for fans.
- Contribute to the setup and breakdown of game day materials, including signage, promotional assets, and equipment.
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure all game day operations run smoothly.
- Help manage the logistics of in-game promotions and contests.
- Direct in-game entertainment features and personnel, including national anthem performances, halftime shows, and special guest appearances.
- Assist with the timing and execution of in-game elements such as music cues, player introductions, and sponsor activations.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Must be available to work ALL Albany FireWolves home games throughout the season, which includes nights and weekends, beginning up to 5 hours prior to game-time
- Present yourself in a professional manner in both appearance and behavior
- Have a positive attitude and be proactive in identifying operational challenges
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and playoff games as necessary.
- Passion for sports and a desire to learn about the sports industry.
- Basic knowledge of audio/visual equipment and production is a plus.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience with a professional sports team.
- Opportunities to build and enhance a diverse portfolio of work.
- Albany FireWolves team merchandise
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- College credit (if applicable).
- Complimentary tickets to home games.
- Potential for future employment opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
