Athletics Ticketing, Sales, & Creative Intern

Job Description:

The Athletics Ticketing, Sales & Creative Intern will assist the Athletics Ticket Manager and Ticketing & Group Sales Coordinator with increasing the overall visibility of Brown University Athletics through ticket sales efforts. This position will assist with day-to-day and game-day ticket operations at ticketed varsity athletic events.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in game day preparation and execution for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Gymnastics, Men’s Hockey, Women's Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Lacrosse.

• Develop ticket sales strategies to maximize attendance and revenue for ticketed sports

• Develop content to align with and promote sales initiatives

• Develop/maintain relationships with various local Youth Organizations and schools.

• Provide friendly customer service at games and other Brown Athletic events.

• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

· Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. One to two years of relevant experience in ticketing, sales, marketing, promotions, customer service, event operations, or a related area preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

• Some prior experience in ticket sales/operations, marketing, promotions, preferred.

• Ability to accurately handle financial transactions and basic reconciliations.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral communication and computer skills needed.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and ability/willingness to learn new systems as required.

• Prior online ticket system experience preferred.

• Strong customer relation skills.

• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and education check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties.

Background Check - Criminal, Education

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.