Charlotte Checkers Game Operations Internship

Charlotte Checkers 2026-27 Game Day Operations Staff The Charlotte Checkers are seeking candidates for the position of Game Operations Staff on Charlotte Checkers Game Days. This position offers an inside look at the game day operations of the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team. *This is a part-time, unpaid position that is GAME DAY ONLY. No office hours required.***Multiple positions will be filled.** College credit is offered. This position is designed to assist all members of the ticketing, marketing, and corporate departments specifically during game days throughout the season. This is a part-time position with a focus on in-game presentation and execution. This position will have heavy interaction with the Checkers’ current fan base. The Checkers will play a 36-game home schedule during the 2026-2027 season, starting in October 2026 and lasting until early April 2027. Playoffs can extend the season until the middle of June. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Work at least 85% Charlotte Checkers games (Weekdays & Weekends)Assist in preparing, executing, and cleaning up game operation activities.Supports Charlotte Checkers Marketing staff in all pregame or post-game events as assigned.Assists with in-game production and promotional activities, including selecting contestants for on-ice games and in-game promotions, finding Zamboni riders, monitoring interactive concourse tables, coordinating group outings etc.Interacts with Charlotte Checkers Hockey Operations staff, Bojangles Coliseum staff, CRVA staff, Charlotte Checkers Hockey corporate partners, and guests of Bojangles Coliseum.Placing and organizing partner signagePartnership activation including concourse marketingAssisting staff with promotional giveaways and couponing initiativesAssisting the sales staff with in-arena fan experiencesOther duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS:Ideal candidate is pursuing a college degree in Sport Management, Marketing, or a closely related field. Successful candidates have some experience in marketing and/or customer service, are innovative, self-starters, independent, demanding nothing less than the best, energetic, and organized while possessing excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, members, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of timeAbility to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, during events, the noise level may be louder than a typical work environment.Flexibility to work long and irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as assigned. AVAILABILITY:Must be able to attend at least 85% (30 of 36) Charlotte Checkers Hockey home games at Bojangles Coliseum, with the potential of playoffs lasting until June.Please note we are able to work with student schedules given that absences are reported with advance notice.Manager:Annie EagleWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.Charlotte Checkers 2026-27 Game Day Operations Staff The Charlotte Checkers are seeking candidates for the position of Game Operations Staff on Charlotte Checkers Game Days. This position offers an inside look at the game day operations of the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team. *This is a part-time, unpaid position that is GAME DAY ONLY. No office hours required.***Multiple positions will be filled.** College credit is offered. This position is designed to assist all members of the ticketing, marketing, and corporate departments specifically during game days throughout the season. This is a part-time position with a focus on in-game presentation and execution. This position will have heavy interaction with the Checkers’ current fan base. The Checkers will play a 36-game home schedule during the 2026-2027 season, starting in October 2026 and lasting until early April 2027. Playoffs can extend the season until the middle of June. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS:WORK ENVIRONMENT: AVAILABILITY:Manager:Annie EagleWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.