Fall Intern, Business Services (Procurement)

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary:

The AEG Internship Program offers a real-world experience that allows college students to learn the business of sports and live entertainment. In the Business Services Department, interns will gain insight into sourcing and procurement best practices, with a focus on supplier data analytics and IT product research. The intern will collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Presents, and AEG Sports Teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives in the following areas:

• Sourcing and negotiation
• Supplier data analysis and reporting
• Technology product research and purchasing
• Purchase order creation
• Forms and file management

Responsibilities:

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives across departments
• Assist IT with procurement-related data and performance metrics
• Conduct supplier data analytics reviews and generate actionable reports
• Research and evaluate technology products for procurement consideration
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback
• Confirm vendor certification and/or membership status
• Update department spreadsheets and procurement dashboards
• Review and report on supply chain constraints and opportunities
• Identify and assess potential vendors and product solutions
• Process purchase orders, maintain filing systems, and track order status
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm or adjust orders as needed
• Provide support for various analyses and report creation

Qualifications:

• Good customer service
• Good customer care
• Vendor relations 
• Highly organized, resourceful, and dependable with excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• The AEG Internship Program requires a minimum commitment of 18 hours per week during the fall.

Benefit:

• Work on increasingly challenging and engaging real-world projects
• Gain hands-on experience in event planning, marketing initiatives, and business administration
• Collaborate with experienced sales and activation professionals
• Work closely with experienced team members who coach and provide mentorship
• Attend meetings, events, and other networking opportunities

Intern Perks:

• Corporate networking
• Resume review
• Attend meetings, events, games, and other networking opportunities

Pay Scale: $19.00 - $21.00

Location: Los Angeles (On-Site)

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. 

Benefits: Part-time: This position is not eligible for benefits.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.