Partnership Activations Intern - Frederick Keys

The Frederick Keys Partnership Activations Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Partnership Activations Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a professional sports organization operates and gain valuable skills in communication, sponsor fulfillment, and sponsorship activation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, or related field. 
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to uphold company and Attain customer service standards
• Individual must be energetic, enthusiastic, and a dedicated team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Knowledge of Sponsor CX & Sponsor United a plus
• Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain knowledge and experience in servicing sponsorship clients
• Gain experience in clear and friendly phone manners
• Spend time shadowing and learning from top-tier Sponsorship Sales Account Managers as directed by the Director of Sponsorship and Premium Sales
• Contribute to the highest level of satisfaction of our clients
• Research and identify potential business for sponsorship
• Maintain accurate partner documentation, including updating contact information, tracking activation activity, and capturing photos.
• Document all aspects of sponsorship contracts and maintain documentation logs to be used in the production of Proof of Performance pieces
• Assist with partnership fulfillment by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and communication between partners and the partnership/marketing team.
• Represent the organization, as needed, at outside community events and appearances
• Work Frederick Keys home games as directed by the Director of Sponsorship and Premium Sales
• All other duties assigned by Director of Sponsorship and Premium Sales and General Manager of the Keys

GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take, sort, and inventory photos of in-game sponsorship activations
• Meet, grow, and maintain relationships with key sponsors during games and events
• Work alongside Marketing and Sponsorship to execute sponsorship activations, if needed.
• Assist sponsorship team with client check-ins.