Internship|Part-time| Utah Valley Convention Center - Oak View Group

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary:

The Utah Valley Convention Center, located in downtown Provo, is looking for an outstanding, dynamic intern who is eager to learn all aspects of the convention center business. This intern will have the opportunity to work closely with our various departments, Sales & Marketing, Event Management, Operations, Building Services, AV, Engineering, Security, Finance and Food & Beverage to receive a comprehensive overview of the convention centers daily operations.   You will be asked to spend 20-30 (depending on events) hours a week here and your schedule should be flexible. 

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $13. This is for the Winter Semester (January -May) 2025

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

 

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024.

About the Venue:

Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah the Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 as the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts the perfect blend of modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This combined with its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with each of our department managers, our four directors and our general manager to gain valuable insights and knowledge in their fields of expertise.
• Complete an On-Boarding workbook that will walk you through all our departments.
• Work shifts in each of our various departments to learn the business of our location in partnership with an on-site leader
• Learn to build event resumes and floor plans using our CAD and Momentus programs.
• Complete department specific projects as directed and supported by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A Hospitality or Experience Design Management student preferably 
• Eager to learn and work with all the departments in the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule (20-30 hours per week)  
• Perform well under pressure.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.