COTA Fall Internship (Unpaid Part-Time)

Description

COTA Fall Internship (Unpaid Part-Time)

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 is a 20-acre theme park featuring two first of their kind Roller Coasters and over three dozen 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 an unpaid, in-person internship with compensation for major events.

Departments hiring Fall Interns:

Events + Hospitality

Job Description for Events + Hospitality:

COTA Events + Hospitality Department is seeking highly creative, enthusiastic and outgoing students who are looking to learn more about the live event industry. Interns experience a true hands-on work environment while assisting staff members with all aspects and responsibilities that go into producing a successful event. This position requires in-person/on-site work (remote work is not available).This will be an unpaid, in-person internship with compensation for major events, requiring 3-4 days a week in office (25 - 30 hrs/ week).

Requirements

Dates of Internship:

Internships at COTA run in unison as University semesters:

• Fall Semester

Internship Work:

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

• Hours/Week: 25 - 30hrs/week
• In-person/on-site work at COTA - Circuit of the Americas Campus, Austin, TX

Unpaid 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.
• Unpaid Internships are for college students that require an internship for class credit. During the internship period, they may be offered paid part-time employment to work events/motorsport/concerts (evenings/weekends). They will not be paid for any other hours during the internship program. If the intern wishes to continue employment, they can review and apply to any open position that COTA has posted.

Responsibilities for Events + Hospitality:

• Assist the Events + Hospitality team with the planning and execution of facility rentals and major races here at COTA.
• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings.
• Assist with ordering, logging, maintaining, and tracking all incoming inventory for our department.
• During major races, you will be placed in manager roles and be responsible for assisting guests and providing them with a world-class experience.
• Assist with set-up and strike for all events on property.
• Attend and help manage bike night, our weekly Tuesday night event that allows guests to cycle the track.
• Learn about the planning and execution of large-scale events.

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule, ability to work weekends and evenings

• REQUIRED EVENT DATES:

• Bike Night: Dates: Every Tuesday 3:00pm-10:00pm

• FIA WEC: 9/5 - 9/7

• Formula 1: 10/13 - 10/19

• Peppermint Parkway: Dates TBD November & December

• Able 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.

• Positively represent COTA while in front of or speaking to guests and clients.

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.