About the role#
This internship provides full-time college students with hands-on experience in the daily operations of a professional sports and entertainment venue. You will work directly with the rink programming team to support hockey classes, skating academies, and public events at the Ford Ice Center in Clarksville. This position is unpaid and requires that you receive academic credit for your participation.
What you'll do#
- Support the day-to-day operations of hockey clinics, classes, and leagues.
- Assist with season events, including Youth and Adult Hockey and the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy.
- Handle marketing, registration, and logistics for on-ice programs.
- Respond to email and phone inquiries from customers.
- Research youth and adult hockey development programs from other NHL organizations.
- Help the Rink Programming Manager and Marketing Coordinator with budgets, project evaluations, and registration tasks.
- Act as a liaison between clients and the facility to ensure rules and policies are followed.
- Maintain a positive atmosphere for staff and guests while delivering customer service.
- Support social media campaigns and event document organization.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at an accredited college or university.
- Ability to earn academic credit for the duration of the internship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in high-pressure situations.
- Strong communication and decision-making skills.
- An energetic and outgoing personality with a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Must pass a background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Term: Winter 2027 (approximately January through April).
- Modality: This is an on-site, in-person role.
- Schedule: Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. No housing or transportation is provided.
About Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators operate as a professional ice hockey team within the National Hockey League. The organization competes in the Central Division of the Western Conference. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the team has played at Bridgestone Arena since its first season in 1998. The company currently employs 563 people.
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