Lionsbridge FC is offering multiple internship positions for the 2019 season.
Under general supervision, Lionsbridge FC interns will gain valuable experience and working knowledge of the business and operations of the club, and will contribute to the club’s sales, community outreach, brand development, game day experience and team operations.
These unpaid internships are best suited to students who are interested in a career in the sports industry, seeking school credit and/or sports industry work experience. Our goal is to provide hands-on practical experience so that they are fully prepared to pursue full-time employment in the sports industry.
Internships will begin in April and continue through the end of the season (late July/early August). These positions report to either the Lionsbridge FC front office or coaching staff. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly event days. These positions will require weekly office and/or off-site event hours (10-15 per week), attendance at all home matches (up to 2 per week) and in some cases, away matches and team training sessions (as needed, depending on the role).
AVAILABLE POSITIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Relations Internship
Digital Media Internship (2 positions)
Event Operations Internship
Marketing Internship
Soccer Operations Internship
Ticket Office Internship
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
HOW TO APPLY:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
- Community Relations
- Digital Media (2 positions)
- Event Operations
- Marketing
- Soccer Operations
- Ticket Office
Under general supervision, Lionsbridge FC interns will gain valuable experience and working knowledge of the business and operations of the club, and will contribute to the club’s sales, community outreach, brand development, game day experience and team operations.
These unpaid internships are best suited to students who are interested in a career in the sports industry, seeking school credit and/or sports industry work experience. Our goal is to provide hands-on practical experience so that they are fully prepared to pursue full-time employment in the sports industry.
Internships will begin in April and continue through the end of the season (late July/early August). These positions report to either the Lionsbridge FC front office or coaching staff. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly event days. These positions will require weekly office and/or off-site event hours (10-15 per week), attendance at all home matches (up to 2 per week) and in some cases, away matches and team training sessions (as needed, depending on the role).
AVAILABLE POSITIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Relations Internship
- Create and coordinate club and player appearance opportunities in the community
- Lead the promotion of and execution of Lionsbridge FC free youth clinics
- Assist with youth soccer organization relationships, recruiting ball kids and anthem walkout kids
- Coordinate game day efforts with non-profit organizations, including volunteers and halftime presentations
- Manage halftime entertainment, promotions and activations
- Assist with miscellaneous game day duties
- Other duties as assigned
Digital Media Internship (2 positions)
- Develop, produce and edit creative content (video, photo, audio, etc.) for digital/social media platforms
- Cover home and away games, team training sessions and community appearances
- Collaborate with fellow Digital Content intern to host pre-game and post-game shows
- Serve as a match commentator for select Lionsbridge FC broadcasts
- As needed, maintain website and assist with production of live stream broadcast
- Event set up and breakdown
- Other duties as assigned
Event Operations Internship
- Manage the Festival Area on game day, including coordinating the arrival, setup and breakdown of vendors, sponsors and concessionaires
- Assist in the servicing and fulfillment of corporate sponsorships
- Coordinate with game day volunteers
- Liaison for all national anthem singers and special presentations
- Assist with miscellaneous game day duties
- Event set up and break down
- Other duties as assigned
Marketing Internship
- Gain experience with nearly every facet of the club’s business operations
- Assist in the development and execution of digital & email marketing and CRM strategies
- Assist in the development and servicing of corporate sponsorships
- Manage production of the game day program
- Manage the club’s merchandise operation on game day
- Assist with miscellaneous game day duties
- Event set up and break down
- Other duties as assigned
Soccer Operations Internship
- Assist coaches with team duties at all games (home and road), training sessions and tryouts
- Assist the Front Office in the implementation of all game-day related activities
- Responsible for team gear, uniforms and soccer equipment, including laundry
- Manage the on-field substitution table and communicate to press box
- Ensure that the field and locker rooms are properly set up, equipped and secured
- Event set up and break down
- Assist with miscellaneous game day duties
- Assist with the execution of club youth clinics
- Other duties as assigned
Ticket Office Internship
- Gain experience with nearly every facet of the club’s business operations
- Manage the game day ticket office operation and game day ticket office volunteers
- Assist in group ticket sales efforts and hospitality operations
- Event set up and break down
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 100% reliable and detail-oriented
- Experience in relevant areas of your application (events, marketing and community relations, etc.)
- Soccer experience and knowledge is helpful, but not required
- Must have reliable transportation and live in the Hampton Roads area
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects and materials (some up to 50 pounds), be mobile for extended periods of time.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Please send a COVER LETTER, RESUME, and THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES to internships@lionsbridgefc.com by December 31, 2018.
- Use the subject line "INTERNSHIP APPLICATION"
- Be sure to mention the position(s) you’re applying for (you can apply for more than one)
- No phone calls, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
- Lionsbridge FC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status or political affiliation.
