Campus Operations Intern
Description
The National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine, Minnesota is hiring an intern for the fall of 2024.
The Campus Operations Intern (1 position available) will work with NSC Campus Operations staff. Duties will include but not be limited to pre-tournament set-up, execution of logistics requests, event management, post tournament tear-down and day to day facility management tasks. The candidate must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, have a flexible schedule and be able to work in a fast paced, hands-on working environment. Tentatively, the start date is September 16, 2024 (with potential to start earlier or later). Hours are 40+ per week. The intern should be flexible with time, as this position will require event work in evenings and weekends.
Only those who submit a cover letter and resume will be considered for the position. Deadline for application submission will be August 30, 2024. Candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at the National Sports Center. If alternative interview dates or methods are needed, those can be requested through the hiring manager.
Interns from outside of Minnesota may have the opportunity to stay in our on-campus dormitory housing during their internship if available.
All positions are a paid $560/week stipend based.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Availability to work nights and weekends
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Highly flexible to a changing and dynamic work environment
- Ability to collaborate in a team setting
Summary
The National Sports Center is the world's largest amateur sports facility. The NSC operates over 100 unique programs and events in a variety of sports as well as hosting numerous national and international competitions. These events draw over 4 million visitors each year, making it the most visited sports facility in the state. The NSC is a priceless, innovative, and unique asset to the local community, state, and region.
The NSC has a dual mission:
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To provide amateur sports opportunities to Minnesota residents
Even though the NSC produces impressive economic impact from out-of-state visitors through signature tournaments and events, 92 percent of participants and visitors are Minnesota residents. This includes athletes who play in leagues and tournaments and their families, spectators to amateur sports events, golfers at Victory Links, and attendees at numerous expos and private meetings. On an average day there are 12 different programs and events taking place at the NSC, and most serve the local community. -
To generate out-of-state economic impact through amateur sports events and programs
Programs and events at the NSC generate over $83 million in annual visitor economic impact.
The campus covers 660-acres of sport and event facilities in Blaine, Minnesota. It includes:
- 50 multi-use athletic fields
- Super Rink – eight-rink ice arena
- NSC Stadium – 400'x400' open span artificial turf field (two full-size fields) with seating capacity for 5,500 spectators
- Welcome Center – 36,000 sq. ft. events and meeting facility, also the administrative office location
- Sport Expo Center – 18,000 sq. ft. indoor sports training and court sports facility, with basketball and volleyball.
- Victory Links Golf Course – 18-hole PGA-Tour designed golf course with 6 tee boxes, a driving range and a bent grass putting course
- Sports Hall – 58,000 sq. ft. indoor FieldTurf field
- 180-bed residence hall
The NSC facility is operated by the National Sports Center Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Although the campus was originally purchased and developed with funds from the State of Minnesota, it operates as an independent organization and receives no annual appropriations from the state.