About the role#
As a member of the Community & Fan Development team, you will support efforts to engage the community and grow our fan base. This role focuses on the intersection of social impact and fan development. You will work across teams to help execute initiatives that align with our social purpose.
What you'll do#
- Support corporate and social impact activities that engage the community.
- Collaborate with the Community & Fan Development group and other stakeholders on priority areas.
- Assist in the creation and execution of fan development initiatives.
- Attend and support community events and activations.
- Manage communications with vendors and community partners to help carry out initiatives.
- Track departmental KPIs across the team.
- Create debrief materials to help improve our processes.
- Provide research and analysis support for various initiatives.
- Handle general logistical and administrative tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or college degree, diploma, or certificate program.
- Preferred studies include business, marketing, non-profits, events, or sports management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
- Capacity to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines.
- Availability for a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling term.
About MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)
MLSE operates sports franchises and entertainment venues in Canada. The company manages teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts. It also oversees development teams such as the Toronto Marlies and Raptors 905. The organization owns and operates venues like Scotiabank Arena and BMO Field. MLSE employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Toronto.
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