Job Description

Position: Sporting Intern
Department: Stadium Operations
Reporting Relationship: Reports to: Director of Event Operations - Sporting
Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

The Sporting Intern will support Stadium and Event Operations for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, with a primary focus on Charlotte FC (MLS) matches and events and Carolina Panthers (NFL) games and events. This role provides hands-on experience in professional sports facility operations, event execution, and game day logistics across two major sports properties within a large-scale NFL/MLS stadium environment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn the behind-the-scenes operations required to deliver world-class events and fan experience.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist Sporting team with event preparation for Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games
• At the direction of the Director of Event Operations, assist Sporting team with gameday tasks to include:
◦ Gameday activations logistics (load in/out)
◦ Labor checklist creation and coordination
◦ Contribution to operations notes and event prep documentation
◦ Support stadium readiness efforts including field-level areas, locker rooms, concourses, premium spaces, suites, club areas, and back-of-house spaces
• Assist with venue conversions between MLS, NFL, and non-sporting events
• Support access control, credentialing distribution, and operational signage placement
• Serve as on-site operational support during matches, games, and special events
• Work with each department for specific needs related to Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC games/events
• Assist with keeping storage areas organized
• Special projects as assigned by the Director of Event Operations - Sporting
• Embrace and apply our 7 core values: Respect, Accountability, Courage, Excellence, Impact, Inclusion, and Passion

Facility & Stadium Operations
• Participate in daily stadium walkthroughs and readiness checks
• Assist with field usage coordination, event setups, and space turnovers
• Coordinate with internal departments including Security, Engineering, Grounds, Housekeeping, Guest Services, and Broadcast Operations
• Assist with vendor and partner access during event preparations

Planning & Administrative Support
• Assist with event operations documents, run-of-show timelines, and checklists
• Support post-event recap reports and operational debriefs
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
• Attend planning meetings and observe cross-functional coordination efforts

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Event operation experience in a stadium or arena facility
• Familiarity with large-scale sports venues or live events
• Customer service experience a plus
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable
• Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully
• Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Stadium events, including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays when necessary
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Essential Functions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with carefully and with sensitivity
• Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully

Physical Requirements
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Sitting and working at desk on a computer
• Walking throughout the stadium
• Lift at least 50 pounds
• Operating heavy machinery

Work Environment
• This job operates mostly in an outside environment and in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.