Stadium & Events Operations Intern - Fall 2026

Sporting Kansas City's Stadium And Event Operations Intern

Sporting Kansas City's Stadium and Event Operations Intern holds a temporary position within the company, with an emphasis on educational training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization for a professional sports organization. The Intern will gain valuable experience working with the Operations team, collaborating in an environment full of learning opportunities designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential. This internship runs from August 25th - December 11th. The Stadium and Events Operations Intern assists the Sporting Park Operations team, gaining valuable experience and knowledge regarding game day operations and logistics, event planning and management, and ways to optimize the ways a professional sports organization interacts with fans.

Essential Functions:

• Learn how professional sports venues operate by collaborating with the Operations Team at Sporting Park with all hosted events, experiencing as many aspects of operations as possible.
• Understand the operational logistics and execution of special events; including corporate meetings, weddings, holiday parties, special sporting events (i.e.; college football, U.S. Soccer, rugby, soccer clinics, etc.), large and small-scale concerts, or any other applicable event.
• Learn and participate in the organizational philosophy of a pristine stadium for all events.
• Understand the operational logistics and execution of special, non-stadium events (not at Sporting Park), such as corporate meetings at Three Points (an off-site event space), events at the training facility, etc.
• Assist stadium management during game day preparations, i.e. assist with coordinating sponsorship activation on Sporting Plaza. Ensuring correct signage is placed around the stadium, ensuring premium spaces are set-up and transitioned at appropriate times, etc.
• Attend department meetings to learn about the processes used to organize an event.
• Assist with game day operations such as coordinating giveaways, ball kids, Walk of Champions, Flag Kids, etc.
• Take lead on special projects designated by the event operations manager. (i.e. inventory game day staff equipment, being responsible for sponsor's activation items stored at the stadium, etc.)
• Rotation of office tasks (i.e. creation of plaza maps & diagrams, and updating spreadsheets.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Passionate about professional sports (preferably soccer), and stadium and event operations.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent leadership skills.

Skills And Experience:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree required. Completion of freshman year at a four-year, accredited college institution or enrolled in an accredited graduate program, as well as the ability to provide proof of receiving credit for the internship toward the completion of a degree.
• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale.
• Interest and experience in competitive sports preferred.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

Physical Abilities:

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Will be working near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work normal office hours, as well as non-traditional hours for events and game days, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Our Mission:

We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer.

Our Values:

At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do.

Our Passion For Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply.

Our Championships:

• MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013
• Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017
• Supporter's Shield: 2000

Our Ownership:

Sporting Kansas City is owned by Sporting Club, an entity comprised of local business and community leaders. Sporting prides itself on a commitment and vision to provide high-performance experiences. Sporting Club purchased the team from the Hunt Sports Group in 2006, and under its direction has launched Swope Soccer Village, Sporting Park, Compass Minerals Sporting Fields, Compass Minerals National Performance Center and Central Bank Sporting Complex while investing in the Sporting KC Academy and Sporting Kansas City II for developing local youth into homegrown talent.