Live Events Intern

About MLSE:

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

Reporting to the Live Events Director, the Live Events Intern will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning and executing small to large scale internal events at Scotiabank Arena while learning how to communicate to large audiences and individual department representatives efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for a variety of programs and events and instrumental in overseeing the smooth and efficient delivery of various events at Scotiabank Arena. 

MLSE's Internship term dates are from January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025

• Support the execution of events by working with the Live Events team to lead all relevant event day personnel
• Act as the main contact for internal clients once an event has been booked and assigned
• Prepare and distribute event details to all departments, and endorse accurate communication on all event aspects
• Generate event cost estimates after consultation with client and appropriate MLSE departments / staff, exercising accuracy and adherence to operational policies and procedures
• Conduct event briefings for all event staff on event days and in weekly inter-departmental meetings
• Assist with the administrative functions including, but not limited to, event details, event estimates, calendars updates, event scheduling and venue weekly updates
• Assist Event Coordinators, Event Managers, Director of Venue Programming and Live Event Management and all other areas as requested

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree / diploma in a sport, public relations, event management or communications related field

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Outgoing, diplomatic, and self-motivated

• Ability to perform well under pressure, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines

• A positive attitude, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required

• Previous experience planning, coordinating, and executing events an asset

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required

Additional Information

Apply by: October 20th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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