Minnesota Forge - Game Presentation Intern

Minnesota Forge

• Game Presentation Intern - $16.37 per hour Position Summary: The Game Presentation Intern will support the planning and execution of all Forge home matches and select special events, with a primary focus on game-day presentation, Promo Crew coordination, stage management, National Anthem performer booking, and graphic asset preparation. This role is ideal for an organized, creative, and energetic individual interested in sports entertainment, live event production, and fan engagement. This role will gain hands-on experience managing live events while developing skills in presentation operations, team leadership, and graphic design. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Stage manage all Forge home matches, coordinating pregame ceremonies, in-game entertainment, halftime activities, promotional elements, and event timelines to ensure a seamless fan experience. Identify, book, and communicate with National Anthem performers, managing scheduling, performance details, and game-day logistics. Upload, organize, and prepare partner graphics and other digital assets for use during home matches and events, ensuring accuracy and readiness for presentation. Create and adapt graphics using established templates for game presentation, promotions, and partner deliverables. Basic Adobe Photoshop experience is preferred, with opportunities to learn and develop design skills. Assist with the planning and execution of home matches, special events, and fan engagement initiatives while collaborating with internal departments, partners, and event staff to deliver an engaging and professional event experience. Coordinate the Promo Crew team for home matches and special events, including assigning game-day roles, communicating responsibilities, and ensuring team members are prepared and in position. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Formal Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Knowledge & Experience: Previous experience or involvement in sporting events, live entertainment, event operations, promotions, or customer-facing roles is preferred but not required. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Basic graphic design experience or familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and similar software is an asset; willingness to learn template-based graphic creation is essential. Personal Attributes: Able to communicate clearly and professionally. Comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and adjusting quickly when plans change during live events. Strong attention to detail. Work Conditions: Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for games and events. Physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc. Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and a robust PTO policy. ADA/EEO Statement: Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation.

We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.