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 Summer 2023 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, promotion, 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.
Current internships are part-time and non-paid. The following internships are available in the following areas and are determined by the business needs and the event schedule.
Game Day Operations
The Game Day Operation Intern will be involved in some of the following activities during different home games in order to learn more about what it takes to create game day events. Enhance skillset while learning more about teamwork, logistics, processes, and procedures for a successful event.
- Ticketing: Pricing segments, online and at-gate sales, ticket scanning, customer service and troubleshooting of ticket issues, visitor data management etc.
- Retail Shop: Pricing, game-day discounts, display, inventory management, cash management, credit card payment, customer service etc.
- Guest Team Liaison: Guest team communication, game day setup, and support, etc.
- Food and Beverage: Setup of food and beverage vendors, payment systems, cash management, food safety, speed of service etc.
- Halftime Event Team: Coordinate events, working with community partners, logistics etc. all designed to create the ultimate fan experience.
- Game Day Security: Crowd management, drinking age check, fan and guest safety, uniformed police and security volunteer force, evacuation plans.
- Parking: Parking tickets, easy exit after games.
- Setup & Teardown: Ensure signage, concessions stands, ticket offices, and more is ready for game day; Cleanliness, trash and recycle container setup and management etc.
Qualifications:
The Game Day Operations intern must possess good verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and handle complexity. The candidate must be able to solve problems analytically and creatively. The candidate must be a good team worker and understand the value of great customer service.
Internship Dates: May thru July 31, 2023
Public Relations and Marketing
Assist with advertising development and production, and communications efforts for Fort Wayne FC. Duties may include writing press releases, content for video production and advertising efforts, media follow-up, and e-mail blasts. Additional duties include assisting with grassroots marketing efforts, media operations for Fort Wayne FC events, and developing Fort Wayne FC newsletters and event materials. This position works alongside our social impact coordinator and broadcast media manager, and reports to the Operations Director.
Community Relations
Assist with the development and implementation of Fort Wayne FC’s community-related programs and initiatives. Duties include researching community organizations/events and handling community outreach efforts that complement the values of the organization. In addition, this position will also assist with creating the Fort Wayne FC player appearance program. Projects include on-site support of Fort Wayne FC events, events operations, meeting planning, research projects, administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as assigned. This position reports to the Operations Director.
Group 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.
How to Apply:
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