Programming & Community Relations Intern | Part-Time | Moody Center

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Programming & Community Relations Intern will support the day-to-day efforts of the Programming and Community Relations teams by contributing to event research, community outreach initiatives, and industry engagement. This role offers hands-on experience in live event programming and nonprofit partnerships, with opportunities to assist in both internal planning and external communications. This intern will have the opportunity to learn how world-class events are researched, negotiated, scheduled, and executed from concept to showtime. They will also learn how to build meaningful partnerships, coordinate impactful outreach programs, and create memorable experiences that strengthen the arena’s connection with its local community.

Internship Details: 

• Not to exceed 20 hours per week 

• Internship Dates: Fall Semester 2025 (August– December) 

• Location: Moody Center, on UT campus 

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00

This position will remain open until August 31, 2025.

About the Venue

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets.  We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.   

Moody Center is Austin’s new arena that gave the “Live Music Capital of the World” the world-class arena it deserves.  Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.  

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.  

Responsibilities

• Research event data—including market history, artist grosses, and upcoming music releases—to help inform booking strategy 
• Help manage the suite donation and ticket request program through correspondence with local nonprofits, community partners, etc.
• Learn how world-class events are researched, negotiated, scheduled, and executed from concept to showtime. 
• Assist with industry recognition efforts by assembling and shipping personalized gifts for key partners 
• Support Red River Rising social media, auction, and website efforts, including brainstorming of content, design, calendaring, and strategic planning. 
• Learn how to build meaningful partnerships, coordinate impactful outreach programs, and create memorable experiences that strengthen the arena’s connection with its local community.
• Support preparation for industry hosting events by setting up hospitality spaces 
• Creation of community relations 2025 Impact Report to recap all programs, initiatives, etc. supporting the local community 
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for employees, premium members, and partners. 
• Help coordinate and oversee logistics for holiday community efforts, including canned food drive, gifting, etc.   
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Background in nonprofit work, community relations, and/or live entertainment 
• Strong self-awareness, time management, and organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines 
• Understanding of Austin local nonprofit landscape  
• Positive attitude and passion for community relation efforts 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication with strong attention to detail and design 
• Strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward-thinking, analytical, and extremely well organized 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.