REVELxp Lead Operations Intern, Keeneland Racecourse

ABOUT REVELXP

REVELXP is a premier sports hospitality company. We work with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences including full-service tailgates premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket addition to managing fan experience offerings we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions to our team and event partners with event staffing event management premium hospitality management and venue installations.

We are growing at a rapid pace and are looking for goal-oriented purpose driven high-energy individuals to join our team!

We created REVELXP to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion drive attendance and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands across the world. We believe that sports play a powerful community building part in society and we work with the purpose of amplifying the social experience around gameday.

This is why jobs here at REVELXP offer countless ways to create memorable experiences - from hospitality to operations to revenue generation. Our fast-paced fun environment is what helps us create true partnerships with the professional sports properties we work alongside. The REVELXP team seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be a part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation. We operate along a core set of values that set us apart in how we work and who is a great fit for our team: service entrepreneurship and joy.

REVELxp is the exclusive tailgate partner for the University of Kentucky football program and Keeneland Racecourse (Lexington KY) and provides full-service tailgates for clients at multiple sites around each facility. Game day staff is vital to the smooth operation of each game and race day as members of the staff represent the REVELxp brand while providing assistance hospitality and customer service to each tailgating guest.

The REVELxp Lexington office is looking for an individual to fill the role of Lead Operations Intern for the 2026 Keeneland Spring Meet. The intern must be a determined individual with a strong desire to build a career in the sports and hospitality industry. They will be expected to assist the Event Manager and General Manager at Keeneland in executing tailgate site activations throughout April with possible additional responsibilities in preparing for race days and managing event staff. More detailed responsibilities are included below.

REVELxp premium tailgates are available for each day of the 2026 Keeneland Spring Meet (16 total) spanning from Friday April 3rd Saturday May 2nd 2026. At minimum candidates must commit to work every Friday and Saturday during the spring meet with the ideal candidate being available each Thursday and for the occasional Wednesday or Sunday. Based on performance in this internship role the employee has the potential to find an expanded role with the Lexington office in the summer/fall of 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work at minimum each Friday (4 days) and Saturday (4 days) of the Keeneland Spring Meet from 8:30am-6:30pm. Hours subject to change slightly based on daily needs for report and departure time. Ideal candidate can also work most Thursdays with the occasional Wednesday or Sunday.
• Arrive to site early on race day for final set up welcoming of staff and official opening of tailgate sites
• Master the quality control process and ensure everything is set up properly before site open
• Shadow and learn from the Event Manager on race days regarding setup and execution details
• Welcome guests and guide staff in leading by example with the best customer service and treatment toward the people we serve
• Quickly respond to any issues that arise at a tailgating site with good communication and effort to find a solution for the guest
• Direct and help guests load their vehicles at the conclusion of their tailgate
• Assist with closing each site (manage leftover catering proper equipment breakdown clean-up etc.)
• Help move valuable inventory to the storage tent
• Dedicate 3-5 hours each week to assist the Event Manager with preparing documents and logs for race day use
• Learn the communication process with all vendors and understand how tailgate days come together through our operation efforts

From start to finish a typical REVELxp tailgate day at Keeneland lasts about 10 hours. Most race days will also allow for staff to share a provided meal while working.

The Lead Operations Intern position is a great way to gain experience in the sports and hospitality industry. REVELxp serves guests at Keeneland from around the country and world and it provides a unique opportunity to learn about event planning and hosting while being immersed in the unique and local Keeneland atmosphere. The position also encourages personal growth and is a great opportunity to build your network along with a chance to find an expanded role with the REVELxp Lexington office.

Following the designated requirements the intern will receive at least 20 hours of work per week but be limited to 40-hour workweeks.

• Strong desire to build a career in the sports and hospitality industry
• Committed friendly and host demeanor
• Strong work ethic enjoy being outside