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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Arena Engineering Intern at Moody Center will work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry at a top arena. This internship will support the Engineering team by helping with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks. This internship provides hands-on exposure to facility maintenance practices within a large, complex entertainment venue. Interns will gain working knowledge and experience working with preventive maintenance procedures, cost analysis, and how to use a 24/7 workorder system, while also assisting with special project planning. The intern will assist with preventive maintenance activities, respond to work orders, support routine inspections of building systems, and participate in maintenance and facility improvement projects. The intern will also gain experience using a computerized maintenance management system and develop a foundational understanding of building systems operations in a high-traffic venue environment. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00

This role is expected to last from May 18th, 2026 and will end on August 7, 2026.

This position will remain open until July 3rd, 2026.

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.  

Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar andby the Academy of Country Music. 

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation. 

• Assist the Engineering team with maintenance activities related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility systems. 
• Learn and support the execution of the venue's preventive maintenance program, including inspections, documentation, and routine servicing the established preventive maintenance program.  
• Observe and assist with troubleshooting and minor repairs under the supervision of engineering staff. 
• Learn how to create cost analysis for maintenance and capital improvement projects, including preparation, basic cost tracking, and coordination of materials or equipment. 
• Learn how to use 24/7 Workorder system, and assist with tasks assigned. 
• Support the planning of special projects. 
• Ability to manipulate small tools and equipment.   
• Follow all workplace safety policies and procedures. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Frequent bending, lifting of heavy ojects, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time. 
• Be comfortable in close quarters and small spaces.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the Engineering Intern will be able to: 

Develop foundational technical skills in building systems: Gain handson experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance to understand how core building engineering systems operate and interact. 

Apply preventive maintenance and workorder management practices: Learn to follow an established preventive maintenance program and use the 24/7 workorder system to track tasks, prioritize needs, and support efficient facility operations. 

Strengthen analytical and problemsolving abilities: Build the ability to analyze maintenance needs, identify issues, and assist in creating cost analyses for repairs, improvements, and special projects. 

Enhance professional teamwork and communication skills: Work collaboratively with the Building Engineering team, follow instructions effectively, and communicate clearly in a fastpaced, physically demanding environment. 

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs 
• Interest in live events, sports facilities, venue operations, or a related field of study/interest. 
• Willingness to learn new skills, take feedback, and follow safety instructions from trained staff. 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a positive attitude toward helping others. 
• Ability to stay organized, manage time effectively, and ask questions when clarification is needed. 
• Comfortable performing physical tasks such as lifting heavy ojects, exposure to multiple external elements, exposure to loud noises, standing for long periods of time, walking long distances, climbing, and working in a hands on setting, comfortable working in close quarters and small spaces. 
• Prior experience in sports, entertainment, or another operational role is helpful but not required. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a team setting. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Willingness to learn and open to coaching. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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