Development Hospitality Post Graduate Intern

About This Role

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for a Development Hospitality Post Graduate Intern, which is a temporary, full-time, benefits-eligible position for up to 24 months.

An example of job responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:

Assist in managing preparation of all premium spaces for football season. Prepare and manage east club and suites for football gamedays. Assist in managing preparation of premium spaces for men’s and women’s basketball. Coordinate printing of season and gameday menus for football, basketball and baseball season.

Oversee, plan and prepare premium spaces for baseball gamedays. Manage communication and food/beverage orders with baseball premium ticket holders. Coordinate nameplate changes for suite and loge holders for football, basketball and baseball. Assist in planning and preparation of the Powercat Auction

Assist in executing and preparing external events, tours and photos on the field. Assist in hiring scheduling and training of Hospitality & Events Ambassadors (part-time employees).

Evening and weekend work is required as well as some travel

Other duties as assigned

About Us

K-State Athletics is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, and we are looking for someone who wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our Development Office’s fundraising efforts through hard work, knowledge and dedication.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally, and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

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Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree at time of application

Experience working in athletics events and hospitality

Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Customer service experience

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign experience

Experience working in an NCAA Division 1 Athletics

Other Requirements:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

Cover letter describing qualifications for the position

Resume which must contain three professional references with contact information (name, title, phone number, email address)

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$12.50 per hour (approximately $26,000 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) in the first year;

Potential to earn $14.00 (approximately $29,120 yearly estimate plus paid overtime) after completion of first year with a successful review and budget approval. Paid biweekly (26 pay periods).

Benefits Summary:

Medical, dental and vision health plans

Retirement plan

Earned leave plan – vacation and sick

Parental leave plan

Term life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid KSU designated holidays

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.