COTA Fall Internship (Unpaid Part-Time)

Job Description

About Company

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination located in Austin, TX. Its extensive sports and entertainment portfolio includes:
• Formula 1 US Grand Prix
• NASCAR
• MotoGP
• Over 30 headline concerts annually produced by Live Nation at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater
• An upcoming 20-acre amusement park opening in 2026, featuring two first-of-their-kind roller coasters and over three dozen rides.

Job Description

This is an unpaid, part-time Fall Internship at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with compensation provided for major events. The internship program aims to provide students and those seeking internships with a hands-on work environment to learn about the live events industry and assist staff in all aspects of event production. COTA is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented team player who can balance networking and relationship building with the attention to detail required for successful event execution.

Departments Hiring Fall Interns:
• Events + Hospitality

Job Description for Events + Hospitality Specifics:

The COTA Events + Hospitality Department is seeking highly creative, enthusiastic, and outgoing students eager to learn about the live event industry.
• Work Environment: This position requires in-person/on-site work at COTA’s campus in Austin, TX; remote work is not available.
• Schedule: Requires 3-4 days a week in office (25 – 30 hrs/ week).
• Compensation: This is an unpaid, in-person internship, with compensation provided specifically for major events worked.

Internship Program Details:
• Dates: Internships run in unison with University Fall Semesters.
• Work Schedule: Work is scheduled weekly in coordination with university program requirements, totaling 25 – 30 hours per week.
• Location: All work is in-person/on-site at the Circuit of the Americas Campus, Austin, TX.

Philosophy on Unpaid Internships at COTA:
COTA partners with several universities throughout the state, offering opportunities for individuals to gain experience and understanding in the industry.
• Unpaid internships are primarily for college students who require an internship for class credit.
• During the internship period, interns may be offered paid part-time employment to work specific events, motorsports, or concerts (evenings/weekends).
• Interns will not be paid for any other hours during the unpaid internship program.
• Upon completion, if the intern wishes to continue employment, they can review and apply to any open positions COTA has posted.

Responsibilities for Events + Hospitality Interns:
• Assist the Events + Hospitality team with the planning and execution of facility rentals and major races at COTA.
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings.
• Assist with ordering, logging, maintaining, and tracking all incoming inventory for the department.
• During major races, interns will be placed in manager roles responsible for assisting guests and providing a world-class experience.
• Assist with set-up and strike for all events on property.
• Attend and help manage Bike Night, COTA’s weekly Tuesday night event allowing guests to cycle the track.
• Gain knowledge and experience in the planning and execution of large-scale events.

Requirements:
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work weekends and evenings.
• REQUIRED EVENT DATES include (but are not limited to):
• Bike Night: Every Tuesday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• FIA WEC: 9/5 – 9/7
• Formula 1: 10/13 – 10/19
• Peppermint Parkway: Dates TBD in November & December
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and guests.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills are a MUST.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to positively represent COTA while interacting with guests and clients.

Physical Demands & Work Environments:
• Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and 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 include close vision and distance vision.
• Work may occur in extreme outdoor environments 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.