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
BOK Center is proud to offer a unique, immersive internship experience designed for students seeking hands-on exposure to the live entertainment and venue management industry. This rotational program provides a comprehensive look at how a major arena operates by allowing interns to rotate through a variety of departments—including Marketing and Communications, Event Services, Box Office and Ticketing, Global Partnerships and Premium Services, Booking and Special Events, Guest Services and Front of House, Operations and Food and Beverage.
- This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00
- For the Fall semester (August-December 2025)
- This position will remain open until October 10, 2025.
About the Venue
The Bank of Oklahoma Center, also known as the BOK Center, is located in downtown Tulsa and serves as the premier sports and entertainment venue of the region. Offering 19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and 565,000 total square footage designed to accommodate concerts, family shows and other special events, the BOK Center has been named one of the country’s best venues.
The Arvest Convention Center, located in the Arena District in downtown Tulsa, is a modern and award-winning venue providing over 275,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Owned by the City of Tulsa for over 50 years, the ACC has been host to every kind of event imaginable and proudly serves the citizens of Tulsa and guests from around the world.
Responsibilities
Interns will rotate through departments on a predetermined schedule, participating in both event-day and non-event operations. Working directly with BOK Center’s full-time staff, interns will assist with a wide range of responsibilities that may include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with artist and tour advance logistics
- Contributing to marketing and social media campaigns
- Supporting sponsor activations and client servicing
- Shadowing box office operations and guest service teams
- Participating in event setup and breakdown
- Helping coordinate show day and backstage needs
- Observing meetings and internal planning processes
- One-on-one mentorship opportunities with department leaders
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in hospitality, entertainment business, marketing, sports management, or a related field
- Passion for live events, music, and venue operations
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Professionalism, integrity, and discretion are essential
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