About the role#
The Charleston Battery is seeking a motivated intern to join our front office for the Spring 2027 season. This is a hands-on position that blends grassroots marketing, event planning, creative content development, and business growth. You will play an active role in expanding the club's presence throughout the Lowcountry, introducing new fans to the sport, and supporting our ticket sales and corporate partnership teams.
What you'll do#
- Identify, plan, and execute grassroots marketing initiatives and guerrilla campaigns throughout Charleston.
- Represent the club at community festivals, college activations, and local business gatherings.
- Take ownership of event logistics, from initial concept through on-site execution.
- Create social media content, including short-form video and photography.
- Support graphic design needs for digital marketing and community events.
- Build prospect lists for local businesses and schools to support sales and partnership teams.
- Make outbound cold calls to prospective customers.
- Assist with matchday operations, including fan engagement activities and sponsor activations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university with eligibility to receive academic credit.
- Preferred studies in marketing, business, sports management, communications, or graphic design.
- Strong verbal communication skills and comfort engaging with the public.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a plus.
- Reliable transportation for off-site activations.
- A positive, professional attitude when representing the club.
Location & details#
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina.
- Term: January 2027 through late April or May 2027.
- Commitment: Minimum of 16 hours per week.
- Schedule: Attendance at all Charleston Battery home matches beginning in March is mandatory, including evenings and weekends.
- Compensation: This position is for academic credit, with $15 per hour provided for qualifying work performed outside regular business hours, on weekends, and on matchdays.
About Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is a professional soccer club based in South Carolina. Founded in 1993, the organization competes in the United Soccer League. It holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operating professional soccer clubs in the United States. The team operates with approximately 97 employees.
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