What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Sports Business Internship - Marketing - Digital Strategy position at Rhode Island FC?
Rhode Island FC, a professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship, is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented college interns for the Summer 2026 season. This comprehensive internship program provides invaluable hands-on experience in the Marketing Department. Interns will gain direct exposure to the diverse functions that drive a professional sports organization, contributing to both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
This position is for a seasonal internship, with a projected start date that can be flexible to align with academic calendars.
Educational Experience
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive college credit.
- This internship is for college credit only and is limited to no more than 28 hours per week.
Qualifications
- Strong writing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and on-brand marketing copy.
- Basic understanding of email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, or similar) and interest in learning segmentation and audience-building tools.
- Comfort working with data, including the ability to interpret trends, organize information, and draw meaningful insights.
- Ability to analyze survey results or large data sets to help develop audience personas and targeting strategies.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when updating digital content.
- Interest in digital marketing, sports marketing, or content strategy.
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, game days, and events as needed is required.
Note: This position is an on-site internship requiring candidates to commute to the Rhode Island Office and Centreville Bank Stadium as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Digital Marketing:
- Support email marketing operations by drafting clear, engaging email copy and building segmented audience lists for targeted campaigns.
- Use data-driven insights to help shape email targeting strategies, including identifying trends, behaviors, and high-value audience groups.
- Assist with website updates and maintenance, ensuring pages are current, accurate, and visually aligned with brand design standards.
- Collaborate on website design improvements, optimizing layout, readability, and user experience across key pages.
- Analyze data sets, fan insights, and survey results to identify audience behaviors, preferences, and patterns.
- Help develop target personas based on demographic, behavioral, and engagement data to inform paid advertising and marketing strategy.
- Work closely with the Digital Media Coordinator to execute digital campaigns, track performance, and support daily marketing operations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stretch for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours on event days).
- Comfortable working in moderate to loud environments.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rhode Island FC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and gain valuable experience with our organization.