Position: 2008 Box Office Operations Intern / First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre / Live Nation Chicago
Summer internships are available to hard-working, responsible individuals. This internship is designed to offer students hands-on box office operations experience in the concert and entertainment industry at one of Live Nation’s largest amphitheatres, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL.
Responsibilities:
While interacting with the Regional Director of Ticketing and box office team leaders, the Intern will be responsible for participating in:
· Assisting with box office staff scheduling, hiring and training
· Reporting and distribution of daily ticket counts
· Verification of venue manifests
· Coordinating VIP season ticket distribution
· Processing of VIP and general ticket orders
· Processing window sales
· Daily sales accounting
· Ticket stock tracking
· Assist in event building
· Regular office duties (i.e. filing, answering phones, etc)
Requirements:
Summer interns must commit to a minimum of 20-30 hours per week working in the box office at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre with the possibility of occasionally working in our downtown Chicago office when needed. In addition, interns will be required to work evenings and weekends at Live Nation events at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
Previous box office/Ticketmaster experience preferred, but not required. Summer Internships run from the middle of May through the middle of August. (Possibly earlier or later depending on Intern Flexibility) Having reliable ground transportation to First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL is required.
Compensation:
This is an un-paid internship which will allow you as a student to retain better knowledge of the entertainment industry while having the opportunity to network and gain experience in the field!
Application Process:
If interested, please send resumes to nicberry@livenation.com; Be sure to include “Box Office Operations Intern” in the subject line.
Or mail hard copies to:
Live Nation – Chicago
Attn: Nic Berry
233 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
Any questions? Contact nicberry@livenation.com
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY February 28, 2008. Applications received after this date will be considered based upon availability.
