Events & Entertainment Assistant
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football Leagues AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFLs youngest franchises playing their first regular season home game on Sept. 3 1995 in Jacksonville Fla. and have since won five division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate Fulham Football Club All Elite Wrestling Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012 Mr. Khan has had a positive impact on the Northeast Florida community through his investment in the team capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Dailys Place which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. Through the Jaguars Foundation the Khan Family has donated more than $38 million to many worthy causes including in three key areas of focus: neighborhood revitalization youth development and NFL-league-wide initiatives.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football Leagues AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFLs youngest franchises playing their first regular season home game on Sept. 3 1995 in Jacksonville Fla. and have since won five division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate Fulham Football Club All Elite Wrestling Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012 Mr. Khan has had a positive impact on the Northeast Florida community through his investment in the team capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Dailys Place which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. Through the Jaguars Foundation the Khan Family has donated more than $38 million to many worthy causes including in three key areas of focus: neighborhood revitalization youth development and NFL-league-wide initiatives.
The Jaguars and Iguana Investments opened the Miller Electric Center a state-of-the-art sports performance center and home to Jaguars football operations in 2023. Over the next several years the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will complete Phase 1 of the Jacksonville Shipyards a revitalization of the St. Johns Riverfront which will include a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences an office building inclusive of the Jaguars front office headquarters and a modernized marina and support building as well as begin additional projects to transform the area around the stadium into a year-round mixed-use sports and entertainment district.
In 2024 the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville announced plans to move forward with a reimagined Stadium of the Future securing Jaguars football in Jacksonville for generations to come and a continuation of annual traditions of the Florida-Georgia Football Classic and TaxSlayer Gator Bowl while also opening opportunities for future Super Bowls Final Four tournaments college football playoffs marquee concerts and more. The Stadium of the Future features a protective canopy wider concourses new communal spaces scenic lookout decks immersive in-bowl technology new seating types and a public Floridian nature park.
Summary
The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to developing talent and interest in professional sports. An assistantship at the Jaguars will provide you the chance to explore your career interests acquire marketable job skills while learning the ropes of the industry establish professional contacts and gain practical hands on experience while working at the highest level of professional sports.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to developing talent and interest in professional sports. An assistantship at the Jaguars will provide you the chance to explore your career interests acquire marketable job skills while learning the ropes of the industry establish professional contacts and gain practical hands on experience while working at the highest level of professional sports.
Jaguars assistantships offer meaningful educational work experiences designed to meet your academic and career goals. Management and staff will teach and encourage but its up to you to bring an enthusiasm to learn. Through this program you will identify learning goals and work with the Jaguars management to achieve those goals.
The Events & Entertainment Assistant is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of events (when applicable) and game day entertainment elements that will elevate the Jaguars brand by creating a lasting impact for our fans through meaningful and memorable experiences.
What You Will Learn from Your Job Responsibilities
- What it takes to plan and execute events of all sizes and natures (i.e. Training Camp Practices Luncheons Major Press Conferences Youth Football events etc.)
- How to coordinate the many logistics and intricate details that go into operating a successful event
- How to collaborate with other Jaguars internal departments (i.e. Ticketing Partnerships Foundation etc.) to help them reach their departmental goals through events
- How to communicate effectively across many internal departments stadium partners sponsors and vendors
- How to problem solve and be action-oriented when things dont go according to plan
- How to interact with stadium partners and other team personnel in coordinating logistics staffing and other event needs
- How to schedule game day entertainment including national anthem performers flyovers color guards pre-game and halftime shows special guests/ honorees sponsor contests on-field presentations and promotions and other game day entertainment needs
- How to coordinate game day logistics. This includes entertainment transportation tickets parking credentials meals equipment storage staging areas pre-game rehearsal schedule and more
- How to gather and organize all details needed to plan for the Fan Entertainment Zone (FEZ) the Jaguars pre-game tailgate destination in the south end zone (i.e. credentials equipment power needs vehicle movements giveaways etc.)
- How to collaborate with our event production partner to create innovative and engaging activities in the FEZ
- How to evaluate fan feedback and metrics to adjust our game entertainment strategy to provide our fans the best possible experience at EverBank Stadium
- How to understand the impacts of stadium construction as it pertains to the game day experience and marquee events occurring at EverBank Stadium
- Execute all other duties as assigned related to Stadium of the Future construction
Job Requirements
Required
Required
- Excellent communication presentation and organizational skills with superior attention to detail
- Project a professional image in all interactions including fans corporate partners and fellow Jaguars colleagues
- Team-oriented mentality
- Ability to establish priorities and manage time effectively
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prolific knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office)
Preferred
- Combination of office work and practical work experience is preferred
Other Details
- Term: June 2026 February 2027
- This is a part-time role working 29.5 hours per week.
- This is an on-site role in Jacksonville Florida. Chosen Assistant is responsible for personal accommodations such as local housing and transportation.
- Assistantships at the Jaguars are paid positions.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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