INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Looking for a rewarding, diversely educational, and exciting way to spend your winter? Look no further! The Milwaukee Wave, a subsidiary of ROC Ventures, is currently seeking students in need of internship opportunities for the 2021-22 season. This internship promises to offer a little bit of everything for the student who is serious about pursuing a career in sports. From customer service and facility operations to on-field entertainment and community appearances, each day will bring about its own set of new experiences and challenges. Be a part of something special from the ground up with the Milwaukee Wave – The Most Electrifying Fan Experience in MKE Sports!
OPERATIONS
ENTERTAINMENT
FAN RELATIONS
Media
Merch
Marketing
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
ROC Ventures interns will support specific departments throughout the Wave’s season as well as assist at the other venues at Ballpark Commons and The Rock Sports Complex, as needed. The position will include event day duties and some non-game day events as well. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to work in a team environment, have an eagerness to learn, and possess the flexibility to adapt to what each day brings. Interns must be committed to working long hours including nights, weekends, and occasionally holidays.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Besides game day duties, each intern will be responsible for helping prepare and maintain the arena prior to the start of the season as well as in season to ensure facilities are presentable at all times.
- Throughout the internship, you will perform duties within the following areas: Operations, Entertainment, Fan Relations, Media, Merch, Marketing.
- Interns may be expected to work on some non-game days as well as all game days to ensure they receive a well-rounded experience of the operation. As the winter progresses, interns may have the opportunity to manage non-Wave events as well.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Current enrollment in an accredited program at a College or University with a degree emphasis in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Management, Marketing, and/or Hospitality.
- Intern must display professionalism – businesslike attitude, attire, cheerful disposition, teamwork, and candor/honesty/discretion/trust/judgment.
- Communication skills – strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to positively interact with all patrons attending events at the stadium and other venues.
- Dependability – available for early morning/late evening/weekend work - commitment to working nights/weekends.
- Needs and wants to be part of a winning team – having an ongoing sense of urgency.
- High energy, enthusiastic, ego-less individual with total team player orientation and ability to motivate colleagues at every level of the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- The internship runs from December-April (pending post-season play and each individual’s school schedule).
- All interns will receive a taxable, $100 per month of the internship (up to 4 months).
- All interns must receive college credit for the internship OR be directly supervised by a professor or advisor from their accredited academic degree program at a University, College or Vocational institution during the time of their internship (negotiable).
To apply for an internship, contact ROC Ventures:
Dan Kuenzi
COO, ROC Ventures
Email: dkuenzi@rocventures.org
Phone: (414) 908-6334
