Athletics Event Staffing Intern (Auburn University)

Athletics Event Management Internship (Auburn University)
Company: Stadium People 
Location: Onsite at Auburn University  
Internship Type: Paid Internship – 2026 

Kickstart Your Career in Sports! 
Are you passionate about sports, fan experiences, and live events? Stadium People is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join our team at Auburn University! Gain real-world experience behind the scenes at major collegiate sporting events while building your resume and your network. This internship will span from August-May. Interviews will begin in mid-February

What You'll Do: 

As a Sports Event Staffing Intern, you will: 

Work directly with the Senior Event Manager with the staffing and event management of all Auburn Athletic events as well as other venues in the Southeast region.

Will serve as the secondary Event Manager at assigned events

Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and managing event-day staff 

Help coordinate staffing logistics before and during Auburn Tigers home games and campus events 

Complete payroll for assigned events 

Support communication between staff, supervisors, and venue personnel 

Gain hands-on experience in event operations, guest services, and personnel management 

Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and leadership development workshops 

What We're Looking For: 

Recent college graduate or rising senior, preferably with experience in athletics 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Strong technical skills with Excel and the ability to learn our software. 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

A passion for sports and live events 

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and game days 

Leadership potential and a desire to grow in the sports/events industry 

What You'll Gain: 

Paid internship experience with flexible hours 

Behind-the-scenes access to major sports events at an SEC institution 

Professional development and resume-building opportunities 

Direct mentorship from experienced event and staffing directors

Experience in the sports and entertainment industry, with an emphasis on the people part of the equation.

You will receive a monthly stipend of $1500 plus hourly pay for events worked. 

How to Apply: 

Submit your resume and a short cover letter expressing your interest to chad@stadiumpeople.com with the subject line: Auburn Internship Application – [Your Name]