Game Operations Intern | Wings Event Center | Part Time

Kalamazoo Wings

Kalamazoo, MI · ECHL · Posted July 29, 2026

Role snapshot

Collaborate on promotional themes, in-game entertainment, event setup and teardown, and game-day fan experiences.

Department
Events & Game Presentation
Seniority
Internship
Type
Internship
Work mode
On-Site

What this job requires

  • ✓In pursuit of a college degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing, Sales or a closely related field
  • ✓Ability to effectively present and share information/ideas amongst groups, game-day staff members, managers, business partners and all guests

Nice to have

  • +Any previous experience working in sports, live entertainment events and/or customer service

One of 143 open Events & Game Presentation roles on SportsCareers right now, 42 of them internships like this one. 51 of the 143 list pay; this one doesn't.

Job description

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What You'll Be Doing

May include, but not limited to:

  • Collaborate with Game Operations & Community Relations Manager in the planning, implementation and execution of promotional themes; in-game entertainment and intermission activities by work ALL Kalamazoo Wings home games.
  • Works with Game Operations & Community Relations Manager in the creation of game-day scripts and event time outlines.
  • Assists with the production and execution of in-game promotional activities including but not limited to: event set-up and tear-down, selecting activity participants and Zamboni riders, arrangement of additional game-day entertainment performers, monitor activities associated with the K-Wings Kids Club and oversee interactive concourse tables.
  • Establish and strengthen relationships with business partners involved with game-day promotions.
  • Coordinating community events that may or may not be during game day.
  • Assist Wings Event staff with the distribution of promotional handouts/giveaways and coupon initiatives.
  • Support sales staff with the execution of game-day fan experiences.
  • Provide high level of customer service and hospitality for those in attendance at Kalamazoo Wings home games and/or Wings Event Center events.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need For This Position

  • The ideal candidate will be in pursuit of a college degree in Sport Management, Sports Marketing, Sales or a closely related field 
  • Ability to effectively present and share information/ideas amongst groups, game-day staff members, managers, business partners and all guests at Wings Event Center
  • Any previous experience working in sports, live entertainment events and/or customer service is a plus
  • Candidates must be comfortable working in a loud, fast paced and high pressure work environment
  • Your assignment will begin mid-September 2026 and end on or about 2 weeks after the 2026-2027 K-Wings season. The regular season ends in mid-April, with playoffs following into May.

What’s in it for You

  • Medical/Dental/Vision  (Full-Time option)
  • 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
  • Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
  • Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
  • Shift meal provided per day
  • 10% Discount on GHG outlets
  • Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels Worldwide

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