Event Operations Post Graduate Intern

Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

About This Role
K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Event Operations Post Graduate Intern, which is a temporary, full-time, benefits-eligible position for up to 24 months.
An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

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• Staffing and supervision of event staff team members and student workers, assisting visiting teams and officials, assist in the setup, breakdown and game operations for all home contests and some facility rentals, compliance with NCAA, Big 12 and ADA policies and procedures, communication with various units within the department as well as external groups and general office duties. Ensures excellent customer service. Specific sport responsibilities will be assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Event Operations.
  
  
  
  
• Organize, direct, coordinate, evaluate and schedule part-time workers for athletics events; interview, hire and train a large number of part-time event workers.
  
  
  
  
• Update and maintain event profiles, manuals and/or information packets.
  
  About Us
  Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.
  For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit
  For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit
  Worksite Option
  This position is on-site.
  What You'll Need to Succeed
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree
    
  • Experience working at an NCAA division 1 athletic department in event and game day management
    
  • Excellent time management, oral and written communication skills
    
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
    
  • Proven strong work ethic and abiliby to work independently and in a team environment
    
  • Strong customer service, leadership and organizational skills
    
  • A desire to pursue a career in intercollegiate athletics event management
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • General knowledge of NCAA competition guidelines reltated to game management
      
    • One year of Event Management related experience working with an intercollegiate athletics department
      
    • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
      
      Other Requirements:
      
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      • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
        
      • Must possess a valid driver's license at all times
        
      • Must be able to work evenings, weekends and outside in extreme weather conditions
        
        This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.
        
        Sponsorship eligibility:
        Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
        How to Apply
        Please submit the following documents:
        
        
      • Cover letter describing your qualifications for the position
        
      • Resume which must contain three professional references with contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)
        
        Screening of Applications Begins
        Immediately and continues until position is filled.
        Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
        $12.50 per hour (approximately $26,000 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) in the first year; potential to earn $14.00 (approximately $29,120 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) after completion of first year with a successful review and budget approval. Paid biweekly (26 pay periods).
        Benefits
        
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        • Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
          
        • Retirement plan (No vesting period)
          
        • Earned leave plan - vacation and sick
          
        • Parental leave plan
          
        • Term life insurance - Employer paid
          
        • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Employer paid
          
        • Long term disability insurance - Employer paid
          
          Paid KSU designated holidays
          
          K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:
          In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
          

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