Internship Opportunities

The Events & Hospitality Intern will assist the Director of Events & Operations with all Gator Bowl Sports events, as well as game week hospitality and operations. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the planning and execution of all Gator Bowl Sports Member Socials (September, October, November)
• Overseeing and executing the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Green Jacket Holiday Party
• Assisting with the Little Gator Bowl, Greater Jacksonville Pop Warner Championship
• Coordinating game week public event planning and execution – Pep Rallies, Fan Fest and 5K Run
• Supporting private game day events – Chairman’s Reception & Touchdown Party
• Serving as lead with other interns on Young Professional events throughout the fall
• Coordinating with Membership & Volunteer Intern on Volunteer Needs
• Managing and implementing TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hospitality Program
• Overseeing Team Hospitality Suites
• Scheduling Hospitality Suite Vendors
• Creating Hospitality Handbook
• Additional General Administrative Office Tasks

• The Marketing & Community Relations Intern will assist the Marketing/Community Relations team with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Assisting in the management and execution of all Gator Bowl Charities programs including: Dream Team, Send a Child to the Game, Most Valuable Teacher Program, Scholarship Program and more.
  • Managing community marketing programs including the school fundraising program, military program, etc.
  • Serving as the lead for annual Send a Child to the Game program
  • Assisting in filling donation requests, speaker’s bureau and mascot appearances
  • Assisting with creating content for the Bowl’s website, social media accounts and weekly e-mail newsletter
  • Assisting with TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on-field recognitions
  • Overseeing Fan Experience Booths and THE PATCH program during game week
  • Researching, ordering and managing inventory of promotional items
  • Additional General Administrative Office Tasks

  Additional Required Skills:

  • Basic Photo/Video Skills
  • Social Media Skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills/People Person

The Marketing & Creative Service Intern will assist the Marketing Team with a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Creating and designing content for the Bowl’s website, social media accounts and weekly e-mail newsletter
• Assisting in the development of plans for advertising, marketing communications, grass roots promotions, in-game entertainment, event management, game day activations and more
• Creating and managing weekly President’s Message e-newsletter including video from CEO, College Football Pick Em Contest, etc.
• Designing and assisting with production of event tickets, invitations, and signage for various events
• Assisting website maintenance and content updates as needed
• Routinely monitoring social channels, responding to fans
• Working with advertising partners to coordinate advertising campaigns – TV, Radio, Digital
• Assisting with production, shooting and release of video segments.
• Additional General Administrative Office Tasks

Additional Required Skills:

• Strong design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Basic Photography/Video Skills
• Experience writing copy for social, email & web platforms
• Website Experience (Preferred, not Required)

Additional Required Skills:

• Basic Photo/Video Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills/People Person

The Member & Volunteer Intern will assist with all levels of Gator Bowl Sports Membership from Corporate Partners to Green Jacket Members to Volunteers. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and organizing corporate partner files, contracts and contact information
• Assisting with all aspects of Corporate Partnership fulfillment, including gathering and maintaining updated headshots and logos for Corporate Partners for use on website and various printed materials
• Working with the Marketing Department to ensure sponsorship elements are fulfilled in a timely manner,
• Ensuring excellence in customer service for all levels of membership
• Assisting with entering and ensuring accuracy of member data in CRM
• Updating the Membership Directory to reflect 2023-24 Membership year
• Assisting with all aspects of the Gator Bowl Sports Young Professionals group and events
• Coordinate with Events & Hospitality Intern on Volunteer Needs
• Managing and implementing the 2023 Volunteer sign-up database
• Preparing correspondence for all Volunteers to include all relevant information
• Coordinating with Volunteer Captains/Staff in managing their respective events and Volunteers
• Preparing and updating the Volunteer Handbook and Event Fact Sheets
• Planning and preparing the Volunteer Packet Pick-up event
• Additional General Administrative Office Tasks

The Ticket Sales & Service Intern will serve assist the Ticket Sales & Service Manager with all aspects of ticketing in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl office. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Learning and using Ticketmaster’s Archtics platform efficiently
• Answering phone calls on the Ticketing phone line and e-mails in the Ticketing inbox and responding promptly to both
• Ensuring accounts are up to date by tracking receivables and processing payments in Archtics Ticketing Software
• Creating invoices as needed for tickets, as well as membership fees
• Assisting in ticket fulfillment of individual buyers and members
• Working with the Membership Team to execute ticket & hospitality packages for all corporate partners
• Generating ticket reports for staff members as needed
• Creating Accounts Receivable Report for Chief Financial Officer and Weekly Sales Meetings
• Pulling Committee Member Sales Report Weekly for Membership Team
• Providing Customer Service Support for Mobile Ticketing Issues
• Managing Will Call throughout Game Week and Game Day
• Booking check deposits into the Ticketing System
• Additional General Administrative Office Tasks

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Ticketing System (Archtics Preferred)
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of Mobile Ticketing
• At least one (1) year experience in a collegiate or professional ticket office (Preferred, not Required)