Intern - Community Engagement

Why Ballys:

Ballys Corporation is a global casinoentertainment company with a growing omnichannel presence currently owning and managing 15 casinos across 10 states a golf course in New York a horse racetrack in Colorado and having access to OSB licenses in 18 states. The recent acquisition of Aspers Casino in Newcastle UK further expands its international footprint and enhances its diverse entertainment offerings. It also owns Ballys Interactive International formerly Gamesys Group a leading global interactive gaming operator Bally Bet a firstinclass sports betting platform and Bally Casino a growing iCasino platform.

With 10600 employees the Companys casino operations include approximately 15300 slot machines 580 table games and 3800 hotel rooms. Ballys also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana.

Upon completion of the announced merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (Queen) the above portfolio is expected to be supplemented with four additional casinos across three states one of which will be an additional state that expands Ballys jurisdiction of operations to include the state of Iowa. Queen will also add over 900 employees and operations that currently include approximately 2400 slot machines 50 table games and 150 hotel rooms to the Ballys portfolio. Ballys will also become the successor of Queens significant economic stake in a global lottery management and services business through its investment in Intralot S.A. (ATSE: INLOT).

The Role:

As an intern youll embark on an exciting journey through various departments where youll acquire valuable industryspecific skills and knowledge that will set you apart. This dynamic experience will not only enhance your professional expertise but also ignite your passion for your chosen field.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning organizing and staffing community events job fairs and local activations in neighborhoods across Chicago.
• Help build and maintain relationships with community organizations nonprofits and local leaders.
• Provide logistical support for internal and external events including setup registration materials and guest interaction.
• Represent Ballys Chicago professionally at community engagement functions.
• Research and identify new partnership opportunities with local schools job training programs and civic organizations.
• Maintain a database of current and prospective community partners.
• Support the HR and recruiting teams in promoting job opportunities in underrepresented areas.
• Attend wardbased meetings or local hiring events to connect with residents and share employment resources
• Help coordinate employee volunteer activities and track participation.
• Assist in recognizing team members involved in community service efforts
• Work closely with departments such as HR Marketing and Security to align messaging and ensure smooth of community programs

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must be a college Junior/Senior or Graduate student from an accredited fouryear university preferably working toward a Human Resources Degree or related field with sufficient courses in Community Outreach related classes.
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient in the entire Microsoft Suite and be able to learn other software programs easily
• Experience in the UKG platform is strongly preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to see talk hear walk sit and stand.
• Ability to read write speak and understand English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and employees. Ability to communicate oneonone and to groups to explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing argument to executives
• Frequently required to use hands to handle feel and reach
• Occasionally required to stoop
• Occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds
• The work environment contains bright lights loud noise and stressful situations.
• Target Salary: $18.00$25.00/hr

Required Experience:

Intern