Interns come to Fort Wayne FC for two reasons – first, they’re here to learn how to run operations or to be better sports managers, marketers, sportscasters, or promoters while working in a team environment. Through this, they’ll achieve their second reason – to be part of driving operational excellence and delivering the ultimate fan experience.
Fort Wayne FC is searching for college interns throughout Northeast Indiana for the 2024 season! We are committed to providing an internship experience that will acquaint students with the working environment of the sports industry while providing them with hands-on experience in sporting event management, marketing, community relations, broadcast media, and more.
When we hire people for our team, we start by evaluating our interns. If you’ve proven yourself as a dedicated person with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest, then you are right at the top of the list when we hire people for our full-time positions. This internship could be the start of an illustrious sports management career for you with Fort Wayne FC.
Top Reasons to Intern With Fort Wayne FC
- We are one of the top teams in the USL2
- You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate about delivering an exciting experience
- You will grow your skills and experience in your area of interest
Available positions are in the following areas:
Internships are determined by the business needs and event schedule.
Promotions & Marketing
This role also requires the ability to work in a team atmosphere, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on delivering the ultimate fan experience while representing Fort Wayne FC. In addition to your specific area of focus, interns will have the opportunity to work with the staff to gain experience in other aspects of brand marketing, promotions, and hospitality. Marketing tasks will include coordinating National Anthem singers on gameday, creating and implementing on-field promotions and themed gameday promotions, as well as brainstorming ideas for new sponsorship prospects. Reports to the Operations Director.
Hospitality
As Fort Wayne FC’s Hospitality intern, you’ll be responsible for meeting the needs of our guests located in the PitchView Suites and Kid Zone areas. A key role for this position is assisting with welcoming guests to the PitchView Suites concourse. Additional responsibilities include completing the setup checklist for Kid Zone area, Pitchview Suites, or Tailgating area. This role is responsible for ensuring the PitchView Suites are clean and properly equipped with signage, and other items as requested/needed, knowing who to reach out to should additional items be needed, and being well-versed to answer any questions that the guests should have. This person will be readily available to meet the needs of the Suite guests. This position reports to the Operations Director.
Ticket Sales
If you’re interested in starting your career in ticket sales for a professional soccer franchise, this is your opportunity. This is a great launching point to begin your career in sports ticket sales. You’ll learn how to help grow season and group sales including prospecting, communications, pricing, and selling. Best of all, you’ll be able to get actual hands-on sales experience as we allow you to shadow others on the phone, prepare email communications, attend appointments, and at various events during the season and during the off-season.
Game Day Operations
Game Day Operations interns are involved in a variety of activities including ticketing, halftime promotions, setup/teardown, and more in order to learn about what it takes to create the ultimate fan experience. Enhance skillset while learning more about teamwork, logistics, processes, and procedures for a successful event.
Broadcast Media
Assist the FWFC Broadcasting & Production team with all pre-game and LIVE broadcasting, including building graphics packages, researching team history, and prepping equipment. Also responsible for executing in-game technical positions such as camera operator, replay operator, graphics, audio engineer, etc.
Team Statistician
As team statistician, this person will be dedicated to meeting the needs of documenting all game statistics throughout the 90-minute timeframe for all home and away games. The Statistician will provide attention to detail when documenting specific measurable actions (e.g. goal, assist), specific players, and team.
Visiting Team Liaison
As Visiting Team Liaison, this person will be dedicated to meeting the needs of the visiting team guests on game day. The Liaison must assist the Away Team with pre-game, halftime, and post-game request needs. The Liaison should provide great hospitality and help ensure that all routine and administrative duties for the visiting team are completed with as little difficulty as possible.
How to Apply:
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