Job Description:

The Athletics Ticket Office intern will assist the Athletic Ticket Manager and Assistant Ticket Manager with increasing the overall visibility of Brown University Athletics through ticket sales efforts. Assist with day-to-day and game-day ticket operations at ticketed varsity athletic events.

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).   

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.

• Some prior experience in ticket sales/operations, marketing, promotions, preferred.

• Strong financial accounting ability.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral communication and computer skills needed.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability/willingness to learn new systems as required.

•  Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

•  Prior online ticket system experience preferred.

• Strong customer relation skills.

• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Education and credit check, and MVR check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in game day preparation and execution for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Lacrosse

• Develop ticket sales strategies to maximize attendance and revenue for ticketed sports

• Develop/maintain relationships with various local Youth Organizations and schools.

• Provide friendly customer service at games and other Brown Athletic events.

• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-06-25

Job Posting Title:

Athletics Ticket Office Intern

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 4

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.