What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Community Impact for Nonprofit Intern position at Tampa Bay Sun FC?
Position Title: Community Impact for Nonprofit Intern
Organization: Tampa Bay Sun Foundation
Term: Summer, 2026
Compensation: College credit eligible stipend for hours worked beyond academic requirements
About Tampa Bay Sun Foundation
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, the charitable arm of Tampa Bay Sun FC is committed to building excellence on the field and making a meaningful impact off of it. Through our community initiatives, we aim to uplift and engage the greater Tampa Bay area through outreach, education, and empowerment.
Position Overview
We are seeking passionate and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Community Impact Interns. This internship offers hands-on experience in community engagement, nonprofit operations, and event planning as part of Tampa Bay Sun Foundation commitment to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
First, it's a lot of fun... sports are fun! They're also a lot of work. We'll point you in the right direction, and you'll be given a lot of responsibility and you'll own your area. You'll help build amazing events for our community. You'll make great connections and learn a lot about the sports business.
Let's talk about the time commitment. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly event days. All interns work every home game. Depending on the role, you may have some non-game day hours (some remote), and you may cover training sessions (as needed).
These internships are best suited for students who can get college credit and/or who are looking to get their foot in the door in the extremely competitive sports industry.
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.
Organization: Tampa Bay Sun Foundation
Term: Summer, 2026
Compensation: College credit eligible stipend for hours worked beyond academic requirements
About Tampa Bay Sun Foundation
Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, the charitable arm of Tampa Bay Sun FC is committed to building excellence on the field and making a meaningful impact off of it. Through our community initiatives, we aim to uplift and engage the greater Tampa Bay area through outreach, education, and empowerment.
Position Overview
We are seeking passionate and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Community Impact Interns. This internship offers hands-on experience in community engagement, nonprofit operations, and event planning as part of Tampa Bay Sun Foundation commitment to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and execution of community events, outreach programs, and nonprofit initiatives
- Assist in coordinating player and staff appearances at local schools, community centers, and charity events
- Help maintain partnerships with local organizations, schools, and foundations
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of community-focused content for social media and internal reports
- Track and report impact metrics, including attendance, engagement, and participant feedback
- Assist with matchday community initiatives such as recognition programs and fundraising activations
- Represent Tampa Bay Sun FC with professionalism and enthusiasm at all community events
- Youth Clinic Assistance: Support the execution of youth soccer clinics by assisting with participant check-in, setting up and breaking down event materials (tents, tables), preparing swag bags, and optionally helping with on-field soccer stations.
- Matchday Assistance: Assist with match day operations by managing the booth, distributing information, and supporting the setup and breakdown of fan engagement experiences as needed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for sports, community service, and social impact
- Must be available to work some nights and weekends, especially during matchdays or community events
- Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus, but not required
First, it's a lot of fun... sports are fun! They're also a lot of work. We'll point you in the right direction, and you'll be given a lot of responsibility and you'll own your area. You'll help build amazing events for our community. You'll make great connections and learn a lot about the sports business.
Let's talk about the time commitment. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly event days. All interns work every home game. Depending on the role, you may have some non-game day hours (some remote), and you may cover training sessions (as needed).
These internships are best suited for students who can get college credit and/or who are looking to get their foot in the door in the extremely competitive sports industry.
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.