What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Management Internship position at Sporting JAX?
Are you passionate about sports and looking to break into the world of professional soccer? Sporting Jax is seeking energetic, motivated, and creative individuals to join our Sports Management Internship Program.
This internship offers hands-on experience across multiple departments within the club, giving you a 360-degree view of what it takes to run a professional soccer team. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to key projects and game day operations while gaining valuable experience in the sports industry.
Departments & Responsibilities
Marketing & Social Media
This internship offers hands-on experience across multiple departments within the club, giving you a 360-degree view of what it takes to run a professional soccer team. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to key projects and game day operations while gaining valuable experience in the sports industry.
Departments & Responsibilities
Marketing & Social Media
- Assist with content creation for social media platforms
- Support marketing campaigns and promotional strategies
- Help with email marketing, community engagement, and fan outreach
- Make outbound calls to prospective patrons as part of the inside sales team
- Provide support in group ticket sales and customer outreach
- Assist with CRM data entry and tracking sales activity
- Help with box office operations on match days
- Deliver excellent customer service to fans and community partners
- Assist with event setup and breakdown
- Work with game day staff to ensure seamless execution
- Support pre-game, in-game, and post-game logistics
- Help manage inventory and restocking
- Support online and in-person merchandise sales
- Assist with visual merchandising and retail planning
- Assist with sponsor activation and fulfillment
- Help prepare presentations and recap reports
- Support relationship management with partners
- Support in-stadium activations and interactive elements
- Help manage fan contests, promotions, and giveaways
- Assist with fan surveys and feedback initiatives
- Support live stream production and technical setup
- Assist with content planning, script development, and graphics
- Help coordinate interviews, post-game recaps, and media assets
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Related experience in marketing, sales, or event operations is strongly preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for game days
- A team player with a passion for sports and a strong work ethic
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Behind-the-scenes access to Sporting Jax match days
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Resume-building experience in a dynamic sports environment
- Sporting Jax swag and team discounts
- College credit (if applicable to your program)