Responsibilities

• Understand the SPG grassroots marketing program and the activities that take place behind the scenes to operate a successful brand activation.
• Monitor expenses and understand the management of event budgets.
• Successfully turn ideas into tangible events and experiences.
• Develop cooperative leadership skills and confidence in decision making.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to tactfully handle challenging situations while maintaining focus in regard to the goal at hand.
• Develop and maintain strong consumer and partner relationships to increase brand loyalty.
• Fulfill and execute specific sports marketing activations tailored to the event and sponsoring brand/client.
• Understand the event set-up and promotional process for Sports Promotions Group.

Requirements

• Ability to meet the internship's scheduling and frequent travel requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, and extended event shifts as scheduled
• Basic understanding of accounting to assist with budget management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle event organization and set up in a team-based setting.
• Ability to stay on task, work independently, and remain productive in periods without direct supervision.

Preferred

• Current enrollment in or completion of a degree program related to Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of the professional and youth club soccer market is a plus.