COTA Spring Internship Sponsorship (Paid Part-Time)

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.

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. 

Requirements

Dates of Internship:

Internships at COTA run in unison as University semesters: 

• Spring Semester (January-May)

Internship Work:

Work is scheduled weekly in coordination as university program requires. COTA requests:

• Hours/Week: 15 - 25hrs/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. 

Responsibilities:

•  Learn about event production during MotoGP by supporting the coordination of MotoGP 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 MotoGP & NASCAR, 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 MotoGP & NASCAR to share with COTA’s partners.
• Complete organizational tasks such as managing and organizing COTA sponsorship asset tracker and “Welcome Packets” for MotoGP sponsors.

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 with guests and clients
• Required Event Dates:
• Bike Night 
• Cars & Coffee 
• NASCAR
• MotoGP 
• Other 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.