Special Events Intern

Title:  Event Production Intern 

Department: Events

Reports To: Sr. Event Production Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non- Exempt

Program Period: October – End of 2026-27 Sacramento Kings Season

Job Summary:  The Special Events Intern is responsible for assisting in the organization, execution, and production elements of Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center-related events, both in-arena and at off-site locations as directed by the Sr. Event Production Manager.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Work with Kings event team to assist with the organization of events and support event managers with event prep, production, and breakdown

• Administrative lead on finance PO’s, inventory, cataloging, storing of all event equipment and team assets

• Provide support with special projects, vendor research and RFP submittals

• Assist in the maintenance of all appropriate records and relationships with vendors

• Be accountable for on time deliverables of expected projects and events

• Performs all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:                     

• An interest in gaining professional experience in special event planning/management in a stadium, arena, hotel, convention center or public assembly facility setting.

• Can do attitude; ability to be on-time consistently and meet strict deadlines

• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Willingness and ability to pitch in (in any capacity) to ensure event success as well as success of the company

• Excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of working flexible hours such as nights and weekends as needed.

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months

• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office

• Able to work 25 hours per week

Interns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.