Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Oak View Group Canada’s part-time program is geared towards current or graduate students looking for experience in the sports and entertainment industry with the drive and passion to learn from industry leaders. Through this program you will support client deliverables related to sponsorship and brand strategy, perform research for client proposals and industry trends, participate in day-to-day client and internal team communications, etc. Interns within the program will work directly with the OVG Canada team in the Toronto corporate office.  

The goal of the program is to broaden the exposure of all disciplines to the possibilities of working at OVG – whether that is venue, HR, IT, Marketing, etc. We want to give you a greater understanding of venue management through formal training along with real-life experiences in the field with their teams. The program includes an International Association of Venue Management (IAVM) textbook, access to resources on the IAVM site, and roughly 8 training sessions led by experts in venue management. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00 CAD.

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Responsibilities 

• Support all client deliverables related to sponsorship strategy and brand strategy 

• Support the development of strategic sponsorship evaluations and presentations 

• Perform research to help craft client proposals 

• Industry trend research (latest deals, spends, emerging brands, etc.) 

• Participate in day-to-day client communication as needed  

• Maintain the pulse on industry trends and category developments  

• Best practices - tracking and analysis 

• Brand and partner whitespace analysis 

• Marketing material creation (decks, imagery books, etc.) 

• Assist with administrative duties and office management 

Qualifications 

• Preference; enrolled or graduated from a Canadian degree or diploma program in Business (Marketing, Communications, Commerce) or Sport Management or relevant field. 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.  

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail. 

• Positive team player with an eagerness to learn and an affinity for building strong relationships  

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required  

• Self-starter and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment  

• Curiosity for and desire to learn more about the business of sport, and the sponsorship industry. 

• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines  
• Qualities we are looking for: integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, results driven, teamwork, independence, creativity, confidence, leadership, and urgency. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.