Tepper Sports & Entertainment is Hiring a Community Relations Intern Near Charlotte, NC
Position : Community Relations Intern Department: Community Relations Status: Intern (Non-Exempt) Work Schedule: Approx. 40 hours/week (which may include nights, weekends, and holidays) Anticipated Start Date: July Duration: Up to 12 months Position Summary The Carolina Panthers are proud to serve communities across our two-state region. The team's community relations department coordinates over 75 programs and services benefitting youth and families in North and South Carolina with a focus on education, social responsibility, youth health and wellness, youth and high school football and military outreach. The team serves over 300,000 youth participants annually through its community outreach programming. Over 2,700 non-profit agencies, schools and other organizations are assisted each year by the team through appearances, grant funding, donations or programming. The Carolina Panthers Community Relations Department is currently seeking 2 highly motivated interns to assist the department with day-to-day operations. Candidates must be highly motivated, qualified individuals with a desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities
Assist Community Relations Department team members in coordinating and implementing a variety of programs including (but not limited to):
Play 60 Camps (involves travel & overnight stay)
Make-A-Wish fulfillments
Annual team merchandise signings
High school football programs including Community Captain, High School Coach of the Week and Girls Flag Football.
Game day activations - Play 60 Kids Combine, Keep Pounding Kid and Row of Honor
NFL Programming (Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, PLAY 60, and Inspire Change)
Other large-scale departmental/ organizational events and fundraisers (including annual Keep Pounding 5K, Nike 11-On Tournament, School Pep Rallies, Levine Children's Hospital Visits, Keep Pounding Day, and holiday programming).
Player appearances
Assist with general administrative tasks including:
Merchandise Donation Fulfillment and Fan Packs
Manage Fan Mail & Departmental Phone Calls
Maintain Storage Locations
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Strong desire and experience working with youth, non-profits and the general community
Ability to handle physical requirement of job including setting up equipment for events and other light to medium lifting
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and organized
Must have a polite, positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Ability to interact with players, staff, and community in a professional manner
Proven experience to appropriately work with and around confidential information is necessary
Computer skills (MS Office Suite proficient)
The ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends and holidays (schedule dependent)
Must have a valid driver's license
Must pass pre-employment screens
Preferred Qualifications
Previous sports industry experience
Previous event experience
Physical Requirements
Standing for extended periods of time
Sitting and working at desk on a computer
Walking throughout the stadium which may include stairs
Lift at least 30 pounds
Work Environment This job operates mostly in an office environment and outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions. Job may require local travel to events and appearances. This position typically works approximately 40 hours per week. The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Other details