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.

The Sustainability Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. This internship will provide experience with sustainability initiatives, planning and reporting, as well as general venue operations. Interns will gain working knowledge and experience working with a portfolio of projects to support Oak View Group’s Sustainability Program including projects to address energy, water conservation, waste management, air quality, green mobility, and environmental stewardship.  

Internship Details: 

• Not to exceed 20 hours per week 
• Internship Dates: Spring 2026 (January – June) 
• Location: This is an on-site internship at Moody Center, Austin Texas 
• Availability: Days, nights, some weekends (based on event calendar)  

This role is expected to last from January 1, 2026 and will end on June 1, 2026. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00

This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating Oak View Group’s Sustainability policies, programs, and initiatives that promote local environmental, energy, economic, and social sustainability.  
• Contribute to facility wide waste sorting program with on-site training and enforcement of sorting policies and procedures to help reduce contamination and increase zero waste mission.  
• Assist in tracking performance standards and metrics applicable to the environment, community wellness, facility performance and other policy areas as directed. 
• Manage data collection to identify trends. 
• Assist with writing reports describing program results and challenges.  
• Brainstorm marketing content and guide public information efforts to ensure that Moody Center fans & employees are knowledgeable and capable of carrying out their environmental responsibilities. 
• Assist in training all arena staff create a “buy-in” culture for our sustainability program.  
• Assist with record keeping, waste audits, and other administrative tasks.  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time. 

Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the Sustainability Intern will be able to: 

• Demonstrate understanding of sustainability principles within the live entertainment industry by supporting venue-wide programs related to waste reduction, energy use, water conservation, and air quality. 
• Apply hands-on knowledge of zero-waste practices by participating in waste sorting training, contamination reduction efforts, and operational sustainability initiatives. 
• Support the roll-out of sustainability training and learn strategies to build organizational buy-in.
• Collect, organize, and analyze sustainability data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement in venue operations. 
• Build confidence working in a fast-paced event environment that requires flexibility, physical activity, and teamwork. 

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs
• High School diploma + 1 year of experience or study in sustainability. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks in the most productive and/or appropriate manner. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a team setting. 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Previous experience in a customer service-based industry is preferred. 
• Previous experience within a sports, entertainment, or related field is preferred. 
• Willingness to learn and open to coaching. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).  
• High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain sensitive information. 

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.