The Atlanta Beat is looking for hard-working, highly motivated individuals that are interested in a career in sports! We provide valued learning opportunities, hands-on experience and the chance to have a direct impact on women’s professional soccer. We are looking for candidates interested in the areas of:
• Graphic Design
• Sales
• Operations
• Marketing/PR and Communications
• Corporate Partnership/Sponsorship
• Athletic Training
• Team Administration

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Junior or Senior standing and enrolled at an accredited institution
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (based on 4.0 scale)
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
• Available to work home matches and events throughout the internship session (primarily evenings and weekends)
• Interest and experience in competitive sports is preferred

Assist in the marketing of a variety of community events through the distribution of marketing collateral. Street team members will be expected to post collateral in local business, pass out fliers or deliver marketing materials throughout the Atlanta area. Must be willing to travel and interact with LOTS of people! Ability to work nights and weekends is a MUST.
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represent the Atlanta Beat and its respective partners and sponsors at events in the community year-round
• Fulfill sponsor commitments and obligations through handouts and promotions at all street team events
• Set up and transport the various elements of the Atlanta Beat Street Team (including: truck, inflatables, prize wheel, tables, tents, etc) at area events, team practices, festivals, and at all events including tournaments, leagues, and Atlanta Beat home games
• Sell Atlanta Beat single game tickets at select street team events
• Act on behalf of the Atlanta Beat and its respective partners and sponsors with pride and professionalism
 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external staff and clients
• Fundamental knowledge of the Atlanta Beat, Women’s Professional Soccer, global soccer, and the local Atlanta community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed


 

Job Summary: Assist Head Team Manager with the daily operation of the Boston Breakers’ locker room, equipment management, and practice/game set up.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
• Attend all home practice to assist with field and equipment management as needed.
• Oversee laundry operations for team equipment.
• Manage volunteers during the set up and break down of team locker rooms at home games.
• Assist the Head Equipment Manager with inventory of player’s equipment and locker room supplies.
• Assist the Head Equipment Manager with distribution of official team apparel.
• Help prepare player and team equipment for team travel.
• Coordinate pick up and delivery of team apparel with local vendors.

Requirements: Preferred if the applicant is pursuing a degree in Sport or Recreation Management, or a related field, from an accredited college or university. A background and interest in soccer is preferred. This position requires applicant to have daily interaction with coaches and professional athletes, therefore a professional repertoire must be adhered to. Applicant must be able to work nights and weekends as needed. Ideally, this position would run from the start of the season, late February, to the end of the season, in August. Applicant pool may influence start and end dates. This is a non – paid internship.
 

The FC Gold Pride Operations Department is looking for highly motivated, detailed oriented college students, who are organized and able to work effectively with others. Our interns are given a great deal of responsibility while covering a wide variety of the FC Gold Pride team and business duties. This would be a great opportunity to learn about event management and event presentation. College credit is available per the college’s requirements; please see your advisor regarding credit.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

EVENT MANAGEMENT
• Responsible for pre-game, in-game, halftime, postgame events and set-up requirements.
• Coordinate with Director of Operations in the creation of game day checklists that all event staff will follow.
• Coordinate with ticket sales, sponsorships, and media departments to ensure that all requirements for day of game set-up, giveaways, signage, etc. are met.
• Coordinate with security, parking, sector coordinators, field crew, distribution, guest services, police, and EMTs to ensure a successful event for the players and fans.
• Assist with accreditation and parking for staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for storage and inventory control (e.g. field boards and event equipment)
• Assist with receiving shipments and distribution.
• Have an opportunity to run an operations meeting and game day status meeting.

GAME PRESENTATION
• Create and execute game day entertainment elements (e.g. pregame contests, in-game promotions, halftime contests) that are fun and exciting for the fans.
• Develop music playlists for each game to ensure a fun and festive atmosphere.
• Coordinate with sponsorships in the creation of the game day script
• Coordinate with Director of Operations in the creation of the timeline
• Work with PA announcer, making sure that he/she has all necessary material to do a great job.
• Responsible for scheduling anthem singers and color guards for each game
• Coordinate sound check with anthem singers and your sound crew.
• Manage the promotional crew that will help you with your entertainment elements.

VOLUNTEERS
• Assist the Director of Operations with the management of the volunteer program.
• Coordinate with volunteers prior to each game to confirm participation
• Responsible for checking in all volunteers making sure that they have all the appropriate game day information and proper uniform.
• Assist in answering any questions volunteers may have.

Hours can range from 30-40 hours per week, in addition to working games and special events. Interns must be willing to get dirty and work in the elements with a smile on their face. Interns should be able to lift up to 40lbs without restraint since we will be moving signage, boxes, and whatever else is necessary.

Most games will be in the evening over the weekend, but we will have some midweek games in the summer.

Prefer to have people who have event management experience, especially in game presentation, but is willing to work with eager people interested in experiencing the world of events.
 

Internship Opportunities

Saint Louis Athletica began play in April 2009 as one of seven founding teams participating in the inaugural season of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). Led by Jorge Barcellos and U.S. Women’s National Team members Lori Chalupny, Tina Ellertson, and Hope Solo, Athletica home games in 2010 will be played at Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park. Saint Louis Athletica is currently offering internships in our Marketing and Ticket Operations Departments, below is a detailed description for both internship opportunities. To set up an interview or learn more about the positions please contact Brad Cleveland at 618.798.0127 or bcleveland@saintlouisathletica.com
Saint Louis Athletica Internship Opportunities
Ticket Operations Internship
• Assist in the day to day operations in the box office
• Manage the Will Call and Ticket information office at all Athletica Home games
• Assist the Account Executive Department in seat placement and availability
• Maintain and update the online ticket page/system
• Organize and execute all ticket related events in the community
• Create lead sheets for sales staff
• Generate group sales for all Athletica/AC St. Louis Home Games
Marketing and Promotions Internship
• Organize and assist at all Athletica events in the community
• Contact event coordinators to have presence at promotional events
• Drive interest and ticket sales at all Athletica events
• Create and distribute informational literature
• Assist the marketing and ticket operations departments in day to day operations

Sky Blue FC, 2009 Women's Professional Soccer champion, is looking for interns in the following areas:

Operations – This candidate will prepare game day promotional plan, including merchandise, promotions, stadium set-up. Also will be able to attends various events and tournaments to help market Sky Blue FC. 
 

Tickets Sales– This candidate will help support the analysis of purchasing habits and target marketing initiatives. Assist in all aspects of group sales including discount, sponsor, corporate partner and promotional ticket campaigns. Collect, organize and import new customer and prospect leads. Assist the research of industry trends and possible opportunities for sales. Assist in the implementation of special events.
 

Marketing/Public Relations – Research into various media outlets: (print, radio, and online). Need a candidate that is well-versed in electronic media (web links, blogs, Facebook, etc.). Also will be asked to write and design flyers for our marketing materials.
 

The Washington Freedom Operations Department is looking for highly motivated, detailed oriented college students who are organized and able to work effectively with others. Our interns are given a great deal of responsibility while covering a wide variety of the Washington Freedom team and business duties. This would be a great opportunity to learn about event management and event presentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Freedom staff with pre-game, in-game, halftime, and post game events;
• Perform a variety of on-site duties on game day;
• Assist the Director of Operations with the creation of timelines, scripts, itineraries, and checklists prior to an event or game day
• Serve as the visiting team liaison
• Help coordinate with sales, sponsorship, media and marketing departments to ensure that all requirements for day of game set-up, giveaways, signage, and so forth are met
• Have regular contact with parking, security, field crew, and guest services
• Work closely with professional sports operations department in all aspects of operations including distribution of equipment, set-up, accreditation processes, and inventory control.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will:

• Be well-organized, enthusiastic, focused, professional, mature, goal-oriented and committed to the sports industry and growth and success of team
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure, handling problems in an efficient and timely manner
• Possess strong verbal and organizational skills
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as the event schedule commands
• Should be able to lift 40lbs without restraint
• Be enthusiastic about learning the sports operational business!

Please submit applications by February 28th.
 

Washington Freedom is seeking an enthusiastic Street Team and Game Day Activities Intern to provide management and support of the Washington Freedom street team program. This individual will demonstrate the ability to organize, set up and run Washington Freedom street teams while exercising strong organization and communication skills. Street teams will be implemented both on non-game days and in stadium during home games.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Email/Phone Management – Outreach to enthusiastic Freedom fans to join the Washington Freedom street team community
• Records Management – Fulfill necessary documentation to track street team activities and monitor effectiveness based on event and materials used
• Event Management – Develop and implement street teams at events and locations that correspond with the overall goals of the program
• Game-Day – Assist in the development and execution of in-stadium activities both during the game and at half time
• Mascot – Assist in scheduling and implementation of mascot program

Required Qualifications:

• College student working towards marketing degree
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Strong organizational skills are required along with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with nights and weekends is a MUST.
• Access to own laptop
• Access to own vehicle
 

Washington Freedom is seeking a Grassroots Marketing Intern to provide hands on support in the planning and execution stages of the Grassroots Marketing Department. Intern will report directly to the Grassroots Marketing and Media Manager for all duties and must demonstrate strong organization and communication skills.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Email/Phone management – Assist with email and phone calls that will ultimately build out event elements and assist the department in execution
• Records Management – Fulfill necessary event documentation and evaluation, including inventory tracking of all materials used at events
• Event Planning – Assist in the planning stages of implementing staff and materials at select locations with a focus on youth soccer tournaments and leagues
• Event Execution – Hands on assistance in set up and execution of events
• Information Sharing – Manage the Events Page of the Washington Freedom website and coordinate details with the Community Relations and PR Managers
• Other duties as they are assigned

Required Qualifications:
• College student working towards marketing degree
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Strong organizational skills are required along with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with nights and weekends is a MUST.
• Access to own laptop
• Access to own vehicle
 

The Washington Freedom is actively recruiting internship candidates for the 2010 season.
 

The Washington Freedom internship program offers college students the opportunity to take the first step into the sporting industry. Internships with the Freedom are unpaid, but provide valuable training experience for students. Interns must be enrolled at an accredited four or five-year college or university leading to a bachelor or advanced degree and must receive college/university credit for their internship. The student must be able to provide proof of his or her college/university credit prior to starting their internship.  Internships are part-time based on student availability and department needs.
 

It is our goal to select the best students for its internship program. The Freedom accepts both undergraduate and graduate students into this program. Students are eligible for an internship after completing his or her freshman year, however, most of our interns are at the junior level or above.
 

Qualifications:
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Interest in customer service and sales
• Aptitude for managing multiple projects
• Ability to problem solve

Training Opportunities:
• Perform customer, market and industry research
• Assist with mailings to current and potential customers
• Update customer database
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email
• Perform database integrity projects
• Assist with various sales/customer service projects
• Participate in planning of customer events

Job Details included (but aren’t limited to):
• Preparing sales presentations
• Conducting face to face business meetings
• Writing follow up letters
• Developing specific ticketing strategies for specific markets
• Developing mail campaigns
• Creating promotional materials targeted at specific groups
• Coordinating/cooperating with other departments such as PR, marketing and advertising in order to maximize ticket sales
• Setting up, managing and representing the Freedom at youth soccer and corporate trade shows
 

 
Position Description:

Gain professional and hands-on experience by providing support to the Digital Media and Public Relations Manager by working to achieve the Washington Freedom’s goals via print and digital communications. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: writing press releases, drafting written content for WashingtonFreedom.com, newsletters, flyers, print communications, and feature releases. The Freedom is looking for an undergraduate student with excellent writing skills and the ability to assist in handling media inquiries.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on written communication
• Professional, responsible demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Journalism
• Must be able to work flexible hours to attend games and events (occasionally evenings and weekends)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

 Job Description:

Provide support to the Community Relations Manager and work to achieve the Freedom’s goals of serving in the community. Regular duties will include answering in-kind donation requests, assisting with Freedom appearances, grassroots marketing events, game-day duties and Freedom Inspires Youth Initiative. The Freedom is looking for an undergraduate student who is a self-starter, independent worker, trustworthy and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Position Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, responsible demeanor
• Volunteer/Service experience
• Available to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends

Job Description:

Gain experience with a professional sports team by assisting in development and production of graphics for the sales and marketing team. Daily responsibilities will in include but are not limited to: creating graphics for washingtonfreedom.com, social media, marketing collateral materials, promotional flyers, newspaper ads, signage, monthly newsletters, presentations, etc.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, responsible demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with both print and web graphic creation
• Must be able to work flexible hours to attend games and events (occasionally evenings and weekends)

Position Description/Summary:

The Washington Freedom, a new franchise in Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) seeks a passionate, highly motivated intern for the Sponsorship Sales & Servicing team. This position is responsible for supporting the Sponsorship Sales & Servicing team with all aspects of the Washington Freedom’s sponsorship activities. This includes but is not limited to, sponsorship customer service, relationship building, contract execution, contract fulfillment and new sponsorship sales.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the SVP of Sales & Marketing and the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to support all sponsorship activities such as:

              o Contract execution and fulfillment

              o Event activation

              o Sales support

              o Sales meeting assistance and preparation

• Build relationships with each sponsor client and provide a high level of service during regular office hours as well as during Freedom and community events
• Assist with business development activities such as cold calling, appointment setting, direct mail campaigns, collateral material creation and other business development activities
• Attend and represent the Freedom at community events, networking events and other business development events
• Position Requirements/Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college program in order to receive course credit for the internship
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public in a friendly and professional manner
• High energy; ability to remain focused on goals and work independently
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Position Description:

Provide support to the Digital Media and Public Relations Manager and work to achieve the Washington Freedom’s goals on the Internet and social media. The focus is to create and publish content to washingtonfreedom.com and assist in management of the Washington Freedom’s day-to-day social media activities and fan interactions. The Freedom is looking for an undergraduate student with the ability to write web and print content, communicate clearly through social media, and assist with various video, photo, and digital production tasks in a creative, sometimes serious, and sometimes humorous manner.

Position Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional, responsible demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiarity with HTML coding and Dreamweaver
• Must be able to work flexible hours to attend games and events (occasionally evenings and weekends)

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