Event Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Summer 2026 Internship Overview:Aloha Tournaments, a subsidiary of 3STEP Sports, is seeking enthusiastic , motivated, and career-minded undergraduate students to join our team as Operations & Administration Interns. about our organization, please visit www.threestep.com and www.alohatournaments.com. Position Overview Interns will assist with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks that ensure smooth event planning and execution. Candidates should be organized, energetic, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Interns will be provided with formal, hands-on training in the functional areas of sports administration, event operations, marketing, and inventory management. This is a great internship for a Sports Management, Events/Hospitality, Business, or Marketing majors. Interns will be eligible to receive college course credit. Compensation and Time Commitment: This is a 10.5-week, part time, paid and/or college credit internship available for qualified undergraduate students able to live in the Baltimore metro area for the Summer. Schedule: The target start date for the internship is May 12, 2026 and will run through July 24, 2026, although this can be adjusted based on your school schedule. Interns should be prepared to work weekends throughout the course of the internship. On weekdays, interns will work between 15-20 hours per week and will be given days off throughout the summer, typically after the weekend of an event. Course Credit: Students participating in the internship program will be eligible to receive course credit if approved by your school. Responsibilities:Interns will assist with all matters related to the planning, promotion, administration, and execution of several tournaments throughout the Summer. ResponsibilitiesSupport on-site event operations, including field setup and branding, scheduling support, and customer service. Assist with pre-event planning, waivers, registration management, and communication with teams. Help coordinate logistics such as warehouse inventory and packing lists, and facility preparation. Provide general administrative support to the Aloha Tournaments staff. Assist with team scheduling and seeding. Contribute to post-event wrap-up, including post event communications. Daily Office & Warehouse Duties: Assist with team registration and customer relationsCheck rosters to verify eligibility for tournamentPrepare scouting binders for college coachesOrganize tournament supplies and equipment for individual eventsInventory apparel before and after eventsPack team prizes/tournament t-shirt for each tournamentListen to voicemails and report to 3Step staffMaintain a clean and organized warehouseOther general administrative dutiesWeekend Event Operations Duties: Assist with all event operations from start to finishDrive box truck from warehouse to tournament location (must be 21+)Check in teams and officials at tournamentMaintain score and stats at the tournament, post online and on scoreboardField preparation and maintenanceDistribute tournament information to referees; make sure games stay on scheduleCheck-in college coachesRun college coaches’ hospitality tent Set up and break down of tournament siteLoad and unload truckSupervise trash and parking staffFulfillment of sponsorship and vendor requirementsQualificationsCurrent undergraduate student (all majors welcome; sports management, communications, business, or related fields preferred). Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to work weekends during event dates. Interest in sports event operations, youth athletics, or lacrosse is a plus. What You’ll GainHands-on experience in sports event operations with one of the largest youth sports organizations in the country. Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to build your network. Exposure to large-scale event logistics, customer service, and operations management. We 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.