What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Partner Outreach Intern position at Jersey Shore Breaks?
This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community engagement, business development, and partnership management within the fast-paced sports industry. As a Community Partner Outreach Intern, you will play a vital role in fostering relationships with local businesses and organizations, expanding our community presence, and contributing to the growth of Jersey Shore Breaks. We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused individual eager to make a significant impact and develop valuable skills in sales, marketing, and community relations.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact for existing community partners, ensuring their successful involvement, including game day activations.
- Organize and coordinate team appearances at community partner events, enhancing brand visibility.
- Research and identify prospective local and regional businesses for new partnership opportunities.
- Develop compelling and customized partnership proposals that align with the Jersey Shore Breaks brand and objectives.
- Present new sales opportunities to potential partners.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Game Operations departments to create and execute mutually beneficial partnerships and integrated promotional assets.
- Manage the renewal process for existing partners, ensuring continued engagement and satisfaction.
- Attend all home games to cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and generate new leads.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with our client base through consistent client touchpoints, including outbound phone calls, strategic email communications, and in-game/out-of-office appointments.
- Work with the Ticket Sales Team and other game staff to enhance the game day experience for all fans and partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the effective operation of the department.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Comfortable making outbound phone calls and engaging professionally with business stakeholders.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented with excellent time management abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (e.g., Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides).
- Interest in sports management, marketing, business development, or sales is preferred.
- Reliable transportation is preferred for attending meetings and community events.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, based on the athletic event calendar.
Position Details:
- Type: Internship / Part-Time (Academic Credit)
- Schedule: Weekdays as needed, Evenings and weekends required; based on athletic event schedule.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.