Sports Marketing/Operation Intern - AAU

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OVERVIEW

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The AAU offers internships at its National Headquarters in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.  AAU internships provide on-the-job learning experiences for college students, the ability to gain experience in their chosen field of study, opportunities to network and much more.  
 
Internship Positions:
 
Spring-Summer (Mid-January – Mid - August)

Summer (Mid-May – Mid-August)

  • Up to 8 positions available.  The exact start and end date is flexible.

  • Event Operations – Emphasis on events hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex including basketball, volleyball, track & field, baseball, and wrestling

  • Social Media, PR and Marketing Operations

  • Video Production

Intern Qualifications:

  • Have completed at least two years of college before the start of the internship.

  • Be in good academic standing and enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree program - Sports Management/Administration, Business, Recreation, Physical Education, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Videography or similar field. 

  • Have great oral and written communication skills.

  • Be authorized to work in the US.

  • Be able to work full-time.

  • Have own mode of transportation.

  • Must purchase an AAU membership ($16) and pass the AAU background screen.

The Application Process – What to Expect:
AAU encourages qualified candidates to apply for open positions.  Your resume will be reviewed and considered for the open position for which you have applied.  In the event that your qualifications and experience match with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted by an AAU representative.


Winter-Summer Internship – Application Deadline: November 1
Summer Internships – Application Deadline: March 1
 
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and references if pdf format to:  SUBMIT APPLICATION.

For more information, please contact Chris Fox at cfox@aausports.org. 

Community Relations & Youth Programming Intern

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Overview

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This position will have the opportunity to work closely with department staff by providing administrative and event day support on signature community initiatives including programs, outreach events and fundraisers for the LA Galaxy.

Essential Duties:

  • Assist the Community Relations Department with programs and initiatives by carrying out event logistics and helping prepare for event days/initiatives.

  • Assist with the Galaxy Rising Stars Ticket Program by prepacking packets and helping coordinate involvement in upcoming events.

  • Prep, package and ship items to local community organizations/affiliates to help fulfill in-kind donation requests.

  • Assist with game day initiatives including Hero of the Game & Community Partners by preparing guest gift bags and escorting guests to specific areas for the event and on camera moment

  • Help perform set-up and break-down for special community events, such as clinics and volunteer opportunities

  • Provide support for the LA Galaxy Champion Project by assisting with school-wide soccer days, facilitating ticket distribution, and assisting with programming at community gardens.

  • Assist with LA Galaxy Foundation fundraisers including game-night silent auctions, Open Practice, Golf Tournament, etc. Helping ensure all logistics are complete on time

  • Provide administrative support for own job functions as well as department needs

  • Research information and solve routine problems

  • Organize and maintain department databases

  • Perform tasks including maintenance of filing systems, faxing and photocopying

  • Maintain and organize department supplies, equipment, materials

Required Qualifications:

  1. A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)

  2. A minimum of 1 year of related work experience

  3. Proactive and able to work well under pressure

  4. Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills

  5. Able to multi-task and prioritize

  6. Computer skills with proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  7. Team player

  8. Flexible and able to adapt to various environments and situations

  9. High ethical standards and strong sense of confidentiality

  10. Strong written and verbal communication skills

  11. Able to stand or otherwise remain stationary for extended time periods.

  12. Able to load/unload merchandise, typically weighing 5 to 15 lbs.

  13. Able to work weeknights and weekends in addition to regular business hours

 Preferred Qualifications:

  1.  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program

  2.  Spanish speaker preferred, but not required

  3.  Social media and graphic design skills (i.e. Instagram, Photoshop)

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.