College Program Event Staff - Music City Grand Prix, 2026 Season

Nashville, TN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Role involves engaging fans at events, managing displays, and assisting guests; it requires local Nashville-area residency and weekend availability for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Benefits include ambassador opportunities and networking with Nashville businesses. The team emphasizes relationship-building, brand knowledge, and delivering excellent guest experiences.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Engage fans at promotional and racing events throughout Middle Tennessee
  • Manage displays and collateral at events
  • Assisting with event set-up and tear down
  • Assist with planning and execution of at-track activations, such as autograph sessions
  • Engage with clients in premium spaces to create a welcoming environment
  • Execute, distribute, and educate customers about the Nashville Event Management liability releases and credentials
  • Welcome guests into the facility at the exterior gates
  • Assist guests with questions, directions, or other guest needs
  • Develop and maintain outstanding working relationships with coworkers, guests, and supervisors
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the INDYCAR brand and various athletes

Requirements

  • Previous event experience (preferred)
  • High school graduate or Equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Must be located in Nashville, TN or the surrounding area
  • Travel to and from local communities for promotions and engagement as well as to and from Nashville Superspeedway
  • Must be available for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix race weekend (July 17-19)
  • Extended hours required during race weekend and key event periods, must be able to work overtime as needed
  • Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards

Preferred

  • Optional opportunity to support promotional events, March – July if you are selected for the College Program
  • Passionate about sports, motorsports, and/or sports marketing

Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve as ambassadors for INDYCAR and the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
  • Hourly pay to compensate for hours worked
  • Opportunity to create professional connections with Nashville businesses and community leaders