What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Sponsorship Intern position at Raleigh Swimming Association?
Organization: Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA)
Location: Raleigh, NC (1013 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606)
Job Type: Internship / Part-Time / Semester-Based
Ideal for: Triangle Area college students
About Raleigh Swimming Association (RSA)
Raleigh Swimming Association is a long-standing nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to developing swimmers of all ages and abilities in a positive, team-driven environment. RSA is known for competitive excellence, strong coaching leadership, and a deep commitment to building character, confidence, and community through swimming.
Our organization serves hundreds of athletes and families across the Triangle and plays an active role in the Raleigh community through outreach, development programs, and competitive events.
Position Overview
RSA is seeking a creative, motivated Marketing & Sponsorship Intern to help grow our brand awareness, secure new partnerships, and increase engagement across our organization. This is a hands-on role for a student who wants to gain real-world experience in marketing strategy, outreach, nonprofit operations, and sponsorship development.
The intern will work closely with RSA leadership to create marketing materials, reach out to potential sponsors, and execute campaigns that strengthen RSA’s presence in the community.
Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential sponsors and community partners
- Assist in creating sponsorship proposals, marketing decks, and outreach materials
- Support social media outreach and content development
- Help plan and promote events, programs, and initiatives
- Maintain contact lists and track sponsor and partner engagement
- Contribute ideas to grow community visibility and athlete engagement
- Attend RSA events as needed for promotion and relationship-building
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled college student (marketing, communications, business, sports management, or related field preferred)
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Comfortable with outreach, presentations, and relationship-building
- Self-motivated with strong organization and follow-through
- Interest in nonprofit organizations, youth athletics, or community programs
- Experience with social media or content creation is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Real experience in marketing and sponsorship development
- Exposure to nonprofit leadership and operations
- Meaningful impact on a community organization
- Resume-worthy work and professional references
- Opportunity to build a professional network in the Raleigh area
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note about your interest to:
- employment@swimrsa.org