About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship activation, and event management within a professional sports organization. You will support the planning, execution, and evaluation of sponsorship initiatives while gaining insight into professional sports operations. This role is unpaid and designed for students seeking college credit.
What you'll do#
- Conduct prospect research to identify companies aligned with club objectives.
- Maintain sponsorship databases, tracking documents, and partnership records.
- Assist with sponsor fulfillment, account service, and the tracking of contractual benefits.
- Support the creation of sponsorship proposals, presentations, and recap reports.
- Gather data and content for sponsor-facing materials.
- Contribute ideas for activation concepts and help ensure brand standards are maintained.
- Coordinate logistics for matchday and special events, including pre-game, halftime, and post-game activities.
- Participate in venue setup and breakdown.
- Assist in planning community programs and coordinate with vendors.
- Work with multiple departments to execute events and projects.
- Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools for daily tasks.
- Participate in team meetings and project discussions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program, specifically in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Professional communication abilities.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship with a rolling term.
About Carolina Ascent FC
Carolina Ascent FC is a professional women's soccer franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2024, the organization operates out of American Legion Memorial Stadium. The team maintains a staff of 73 employees. Its primary focus is professional sports and live entertainment.
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