Pacers Sports & Entertainment · 4 hours ago
Event Production Intern - Summer 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking an intern that is pursuing a degree in event management or hospitality and is eager to gain experience in live event production. This position will assist with projects for the utility set-up, conversion, housekeeping, and event operations departments.
Sports
Responsibilities
Participate and assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of meetings and events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Assist the Event Production staff by producing weekly meeting sheets that are distributed company wide
Act as the Event Coordinator during assigned events
Assist the Event Production staff with administrative needs (i.e. scheduling meetings, generating instruction sheets, etc.)
Assist the Event Production staff with game day responsibilities
Assist promoter and clients to ensure smooth event operations
Assist the Event Production staff with placing vendor orders
Assist event patrons to ensure they have an enjoyable experience
Assist other Facilities Operations divisions as needed – Utility Set-up, Conversion, Security, etc
Assist in the security and safety of fans and employees
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent attitude
Excellent written and verbal skills, as well as ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent communication skills with both internal and external staff
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to work on projects independently and to maintain confidential information
Ability to maintain a professional image at all times
Enrolled in college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student
Majoring in event management, sport management, hospitality, or related major
Proven track record that shows excellent organization, follow-up, communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Windows, and Microsoft Word
Ability to communicate effectively with all types of clients, co-workers, and the general public
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions and reports
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively under pressure and when working under a deadline
Knowledge to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as making change, analyzing costs, figuring statistics and making area measurements
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret directions
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, move heavy objects, climb, use telephone, use computer, work long and unusual hours, be exposed to loud noises, speak, hear, read, and write
Company
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
The Indiana Pacers have been a fixture on the Indiana sports scene since 1967.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mel Raines
Chief Executive Officer
Rick Fuson
Chief Executive Officer
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