Tacoma Venues & Events - Internships

The Tacoma Venues & Events Department has three Skilled Occupational Intern positions! 

Under direct supervision, TVE interns receive on-the-job training to perform the functions of a sports and entertainment professional. Depending on their assignment, TVE interns will assist the Marketing, Finance, and Events/Operations division with their duties as assigned. 

The TVE Intern will effectively organize multiple assignments to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and specific to the sports and entertainment venue management industry, including planning and organizing work, and analyzing situations to develop an appropriate course of action. TVE Interns will learn the day-to-day work of venue management professionals and will conduct assignments in a professional, confidential, and timely manner.

The three intern opportunities:
BUSINESS SERVICES / FINANCE:  
 

• Prepare data for audits and support documentation requests
• Work with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other various financial and software systems for data entry and reporting
• Assist in digitizing financial documents and record-keeping
• Research cost-saving opportunities for venue operations
• Assist in creating dashboards that visualize financial trends for executive reports

EVENTS / OPERATIONS:  
 

• Work with event managers for Dome & GTCC on development of an event manifest
• Work with Guest Services Manager on coordinating part-time staff
• Work with Guest Services Manager on guest survey analysis
• Attend weekly production meetings
• Job Shadow an event manager during an event at the Tacoma Dome and Tacoma Convention Center
•  Work alongside Operations Management to help ensure the venue is fully prepared and optimized for a wide variety of events
• Gain hands-on experience with the Operations Department’s work order system, helping track progress, support quality control, and follow projects through to completion
• Collaborate with union representatives to explore and implement more efficient approaches to event setup and breakdown logistics
• Participate in vendor and contractor coordination to help research and source major equipment needs
• Perform daily facility walkthroughs to identify areas for improvement in cleanliness, safety, and readiness
• Support compliance efforts for the Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention Center with the City’s Clean Building Performance Standards (CBPS)

MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS:  Marketing/Communications interns will have the opportunity to engage with the TVE community, conduct marketing, event planning, and community outreach.
 

• Content Creation & Social Media – Assist in drafting social media posts, creating promotional images, and capturing content to engage audiences across platforms
• Audience Engagement & Community Outreach – Monitor and respond to fan interactions, collaborate with local communities to boost event and department visibility
• Market Research – Analyze audience demographics, and research industry trends to help optimize marketing strategies
• On-Site Event Support & Fan Engagement – Help execute marketing activations, and document event highlights for post-show recaps

Work Hours and Working Conditions
The internships are expected to be 20 hours per week, 12 weeks long, with the expected start date of September 8, 2025.  

Intern hours are events-driven and require working a variety of shifts any day of the week, including day, swing and graveyard. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Desirable Qualifications
Enrolled in a four (4) year college or university, or a recent college graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year with a focus on marketing, communications, finance, accounting, or another venue-industry related college program.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to manage timelines and deadlines effectively
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to plan, organize and implement projects and to write clear, complete and logical reports and content
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
 
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, HR Analyst.
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The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.