Internship Program 2010
Marketing Intern
Sponsorship: - This position will work closely on relationships involving HRP Official Sponsors. Responsibilities may include: organization of sponsored elements, facilitation of game day programs and half-time events, and production of event & game summaries. Candidates should have a strong commitment and a flexible schedule as many events fall on weekends.
Grassroots: - This internship will include a chance to experience the different facets of grassroots marketing for a professional soccer team. Duties include general fulfillment of the Youth Partnership and Fan Club programs, assistance with merchandising, and planning, staffing, and attending mobile marketing events and mascot appearances throughout the community. Weekend availability is preferred but hours will be determined on an individual basis with some flexibility.
Promotions: - This position will work closely with the Marketing Coordinator on a variety of promotional activities with a special focus on event management. Responsibilities may include assistance in advertising and promotions development, work with the team’s media partnerships, and coordination of pre-game Soccer Celebration activities.
Operations Intern
· Team Operations/Logistics - Intern will be responsible for day-to-day duties revolving around the team, Sportsplex Stadium, and events throughout the Hampton Roads area. Specific tasks will include the facilitating of various team activities such as training sessions, logistical preparation and management of stadium for all home games, storage movement, office maintenance, and various event management duties. The intern will work directly with the HRP Operations Managers. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented. Candidates should also be able to perform physical labor duties on a daily basis.
· Match Production - Intern will be responsible for all in-house game day production preparation including creating the PA script and timelines for all HRP home games. Responsibilities also include coordinating meetings for all departments involved with game day activities. The intern will work directly with the HRP Operations Manager, game day producer, production crew, and PA announcers. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented.
· Volunteer/Hospitality Program - Intern will be responsible for assisting with the HRP volunteer program made up of over 25 volunteers. Duties include interviewing new applicants, scheduling duties for all home games, managing the incentive program, and facilitating the needs of all volunteers. The intern will also be responsible for assisting with hospitality scheduling for all home games. Various other duties include managing the credential program. The intern will work directly with the HRP Operations Managers and Volunteer Coordinator. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and be very detail oriented. Prior experience with customer service and people management is recommended.
Community Relations Intern
The Community Relations intern will assist HRP Community Relations with various community outreach initiatives. Regular intern duties may include answering player and team fan mail, facilitating the team’s in-kind donation practice and coordinating various community programs, including the School Partner Program. Regular day-of-game duties include managing the various booths associated with the above listed community programs and other activities. In addition, Community Relations interns will have the chance to assist with HRP non-profit fundraisers and initiatives. Duties may include facilitating fundraising activities such as events and auctions or coordinating the charity’s various programs. A candidate for this internship should be a self-starter, an independent worker, trustworthy and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sales Intern
HRP Sales interns will have an opportunity to learn about one of the most pivotal aspects of a professional sports team’s front office - ticket and sponsorship sales. The candidate should possess a strong business concentration with an added interest in marketing. He/she should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be enthusiastic towards soccer and the sports industry. He/she should also be self-motivated, competitive, and have a willingness to both learn, and adapt. A sales intern will have the following responsibilities:
· 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
Sales interns are paid on a commission basis.
Communications Intern
This internship position requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include providing assistance to the Director of Communications in the following areas:
Writing articles for the team website and other publications
Statistical analysis and record keeping
Press releases
Pre and post game reports
Team updates
Game day preparation
Management of press clippings
Prefer candidate with strong writing ability and knowledge of soccer. Please email Carol Senechal, Director of Communications at carol@hrpiranhas.com or call 757-619-4343.
