Description
COTA Fall Internship (Paid Part-Time)Job Description:
- The Internship program at COTA gives students and those seeking internships the opportunity to learn more about the live events industry. Interns experience a true hands-on work environment while assisting staff members with all aspects and responsibilities that go into producing all types of successful events COTA puts into production.
- Circuit of the Americas is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented team player that knows how to balance networking and relationship building with the attention to detail that is required for successful execution of events.
- This will be a paid, in-person internship with compensation.
Departments hiring Fall Interns:
1.Sponsorship
Sponsorship Job Description:
Circuit of the Americas is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented team player that knows how to balance networking and relationship building with the attention to detail that is required for successful execution of events. As a key part of our sponsorship team, this role assists with sponsor fulfillment and department organization. Sponsorship internship dates are August 11th, 2025-November 21st, 2025.
Requirements
Dates of Internship:
Internships at COTA run in unison as University semesters:
- Fall Semester (August-December)
- Sponsorship internship dates are August 11th, 2025-November 21st, 2025.
Internship Work:
Work is scheduled weekly in coordination as university program requires. COTA requests:
- Hours/Week: 15 - 20hrs/week
- In-person/on-site work at COTA – Circuit of the Americas Campus, Austin, TX
Paid Internships at COTA:
- COTA partners with several universities throughout the state. We believe there should be opportunity options for individuals who are seeking internships to gain experience and understanding in our industry.
- Paid Internships are for college students that are looking to learn about COTA and gain work experience but do not have a class that requires an internship. This Internship can last up to a full semester per department.
Responsibilities:
- Learn about event production during F1 by supporting the coordination of F1 sponsorship activations and ensure that all sponsor deliverables are fulfilled before, during, and after events.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sponsorship communications, agreements, and deliverables.
- Provide on-site support during events like F1, including setup, sponsor coordination, and post-event evaluations.
- Collaborate with various internal departments, including marketing, events, and communications, to ensure seamless execution of sponsorship initiatives.
- Assist in gathering recap deliverables from F1 to share with COTA’s partners.
- Assist with ticketing and credential deliverables
- Design an F1 recap info graphic that highlights valuable KPIS
- Complete organizational tasks such as managing and organizing COTA sponsorship asset tracker and “Welcome Packets” for F1 sponsors.
- Participate in a semester long project and present to team at the end of the internship
Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 days a week in office (15-20hrs/ week.) with a flexible schedule and ability to work weekends/evenings
- Attention to detail and strong time management skills are a must
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Positively represent COTA
- Required Event Dates: Scheduled COTA Events as needed
Physical Demand & Work Environments:
- Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
