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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.
We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **
Job Description
Reporting to the Events Manager, Live Events, the Live Events Intern will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning and executing internal events ranging from small to large-scale at Scotiabank Arena. This role will also provide opportunities to develop effective communication skills when engaging with large audiences and individual department representatives. The Live Events Intern will be responsible for a variety of programs and events and will play an instrumental role in ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery at Scotiabank Arena
Responsibilities:
· Support the execution of events by working with the Live Events team to lead all relevant event-day personnel.
· Act as the main contact for internal clients once an event has been booked and assigned.
· Prepare and distribute event details to all departments and ensure accurate communication on all event aspects.
· Generate event cost estimates after consultation with the client and appropriate MLSE departments/staff, exercising accuracy and adherence to operational policies and procedures.
· Conduct event briefings for all event staff on event days and in weekly inter-departmental meetings.
· Assist with the administrative functions, including, but not limited to, event details, event estimates, calendar updates, event scheduling, and weekly venue updates. · Assist Event Managers, Senior Manager Event Operations, Programming team, and all other areas as requested.
Qualifications:
· Currently enrolled in a University or College degree/diploma in a sport, public relations, event management, or communications-related field.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
· Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Outgoing, diplomatic, and self-motivated. Ability to perform well under pressure, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines.
· A positive attitude, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
· Previous experience planning, coordinating, and executing events is an asset.
· Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
$38,760
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