GCSC Operations Intern - Summer 2026

GCSC Operations Intern – Summer 2026 NOTE: Application deadline is 11:59pm on February 13, 2026. Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation of event logistics (venue management, signage, hospitality, transportation, food & beverage, volunteers, etc.). Attend on-site walkthroughs and planning meetings. Assist with budget management. Aid in the recruitment and training of volunteers. Aid in the planning and logistics for future hosted events. Serve as event operation staff (will require additional day/evening/weekend hours) for Greater Cleveland Sports Commission events, including: 2026 USAW U20 & U23 Nationals - May 27 - May 31NCAA Division III Baseball Championships - May 26 - June 4LETR Final Leg (SO Torch Run) - June 11USA Track & Field Masters Championship - July 13 - July 19Summer Golf Classic - August 3 Other Duties Include:Assist full-time staff with event planning, day-to-day operations, and on-site event management. Aid in the distribution of marketing and promotional materials. Research and target prospective areas to host events. Other duties as assigned. Requirements:Prior experience with event management/operations preferred. Eager to learn the business of sports and ability to think outside the box. Be passionate and have a team-player attitude. Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University (undergraduate or post-graduate program) or have recently completed (6-months). Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during events with long hours. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to view computer monitorsAbility to lift up to 25 poundsAbility to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time Work Environment: Office environment; moderate noise. requirements. Ways you will benefit:Opportunity to network with area professionals. Actively take part in the planning and hosting of sporting and competitive events. Gain experience in the fields of event planning/management, operations, marketing as well as public relations. GCSC offers on the job training in various aspects of the Sports and Entertainment industries as well as a robust professional development program, learning aspects of professional communication, resume building, job search tactics and networking with industry professionals. experience depends entirely on the current happenings of GCSC. Compensation: Greater Cleveland Sports Commission interns will be paid $13/hour (minus required withholdings) for their time and services, up to 20 hours per week. Interns are paid biweekly. Flexibility: Remote work options are anticipated for staff and interns on select days during this time. Candidates are asked to be flexible in their ability to work both remotely, in-person at our office in Downtown Cleveland, and on-site at events or meetings throughout the summer. From a scheduling perspective, interns should expect a minimum of 2 days a week where they will need to work in-person. Transportation and Parking: Transportation and parking are not provided by GCSC. However, if an intern chooses to accept a parking spot in a covered garage in Downtown Cleveland, GCSC will take on a portion of that monthly cost. Interns will be responsible for the other portion on a monthly basis. Interns may also use the RTA system (the central station is located in Tower City). RTA schedules and routes can be found at www.riderta.com. Additional parking options are made available at the intern’s expense. Supervision: The Event Operations Manager will serve as your direct supervisor and the supervisor for the internship program overall. However, intern tasks and projects require a significant amount of cooperation among staff members. Interns must be able to establish close working relationships with the entire GCSC staff. A general respect both for and from the intern is expected and required. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every voice matters. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.