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Internship Opportunity: Grove United – Marketing & Social Media Intern (2025)
📍 Location: Richmond, VA | Type: Unpaid Internship
The Grove Foundation, based in Richmond, Virginia, operates Grove United, a club competing in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for the 2026 season. We are currently looking for a creative and driven Marketing & Social Media Intern to support our digital presence, content creation, and fan engagement efforts throughout the season.
Intern Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing Grove United’s presence across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and TikTok
• Capture photos and videos at matches, training sessions, and community events
• Design and post engaging graphics, matchday content, highlights, and player features
• Help write and schedule social media posts, stories, and reels aligned with the club’s voice and brand
• Support execution of marketing campaigns for ticket sales, merchandise, and special events
• Track and analyze post engagement and follower growth
• Collaborate with the Operations and Community teams to promote themed matches and activations
• Contribute ideas during weekly planning sessions for new content and fan engagement strategies
Qualifications:
• High school or college student studying marketing, communications, digital media, journalism, or a related field
• Passion for soccer and creative storytelling
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends
• Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools preferred
• Comfortable using a phone or camera for capturing media content
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends during the season
Contact Information:
For any additional information, please contact: Grovesoccerunited@gmail.com
Employment Type:
Internship