Intern (Global Soccer Fan Festivals) (Home Improvement Client) at Octagon
Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Kansas, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Washington, United StatesInternshipExperiential and Events ProductionPosted 24 days ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">THE JOB / </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Intern (Global Soccer Fan Festivals) (Home Improvement Client)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"></span><strong><span data-contrast="none"></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">EXPERIENCES /</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Responsible for planning and executing events and experiential marketing programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Next summer, </span><span data-contrast="auto">Octagon</span><span data-contrast="auto"> will help bring the excitement of the </span><span data-contrast="auto">FIFA World Cup</span><span data-contrast="auto">™ to life across some of the nation’s most iconic cities. On behalf of our home improvement client, we’re hiring </span><span data-contrast="auto">15–20 Interns in each host city</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to support the execution of world-class fan experiences through </span><span data-contrast="auto">event operations, fan engagement, and vendor management</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As an Intern, you’ll work alongside your on-site manager and Octagon’s account team to help create unforgettable moments for fans. Expect a hands-on role with </span><span data-contrast="auto">8–12 hour shifts outdoors at official fan festival zones—either near the host stadium or in the heart of the host cities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Because these are locally based events, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">you must live in or have housing within your host city</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. Interns should be available for </span><span data-contrast="auto">the majority or all of the event schedule, running from mid-May through mid-July 2026</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a<strong> </strong></span><span data-contrast="auto">once-in-a-lifetime opportunity</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to gain real-world experience at the largest sporting event on the planet. You’ll learn what it takes to build, operate, and manage large-scale experiential activations—while working side by side with industry-leading professionals, vendors, and partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Ideal candidates</span><span data-contrast="auto"> are team-oriented, communicative, adaptable, and eager to contribute to an unforgettable global event experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">WHERE YOU’LL WORK </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis">One of the following </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis">FIFA</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis"> Host Cities: </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis">Kansas City, Missouri</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}">Los Angeles, CA</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}">Seattle, WA</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">WHEN YOU’LL WORK</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Dates: Mid-May through Mid-July 2026 (Dates vary by host city)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">THE WORK YOU’LL DO</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and implement on-site activities at fan festivals and/or stadiums </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Responsible for daily set-up, breakdown, and maintenance of all event equipment </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Troubleshoot on-site challenges</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Interact with soccer fans from all over the globe to ensure they have a positive and engaging experience </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Keep organized records of all travel expenses and time tracking and submit to your manager in a timely fashion </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work/travel on weekends, holidays and during non-traditional hours </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Event activation days include early morning hours and some late evenings </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Other related duties as reasonably assigned <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Recognized as one of the </span><a href="https://www.octagon.com/news/octagon-selected-to-sports-business-journals-2023-best-places-to-work-in-sports/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">“Best Places to Work in Sports”</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world. </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field or recent graduate</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">0-1+ years' work or internship experience in events or a customer-service oriented role. Brand Ambassador experience also a plus </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">A fan or expert of soccer, basic knowledge of event management is preferred <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Desire to learn and develop a career in event marketing </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Excellent verbal communication skills </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Capacity to become knowledgeable about our client’s industry, brand and product offerings </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability and comfort level to communicate with consumers, potential consumers or fans in an event setting </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems optimally and independently </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Must either live or have housing in specified host cities </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Fluency in multiple languages a plus</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Full availability to support all or a majority of the event days (mid-May – mid-July) </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ability to lift 50+ lbs and be standing for 8 hours at a time </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: (Low 0-15%)<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-eligible.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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