Matchday Internship 2025
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About Company
FC Tulsa is a professional soccer club based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They compete in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, which is the second tier of American soccer. Their mission is to provide top-tier entertainment and competitive soccer matches, while also fostering community engagement and development of the sport at all levels. Their motto, “For Tulsa,” is central to all their activities.
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Job Description
Job Title: Matchday Internship 2025
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Overview:
FC Tulsa is seeking motivated individuals to join their partnerships and game day operations team for the upcoming 2025 USL Championship season. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in sports management, event planning, and operations within a professional soccer environment. The role involves working directly with the Manager of Partnership Services & Operations, primarily focusing on planning, implementing, executing, and evaluating event operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of game day facilities, including stadium signage, banners, promotional materials, and equipment.
• Engage with fans before, during, and after matches, providing assistance, answering questions, and enhancing their overall experience.
• Support the execution of in-game promotions, halftime activities, and sponsor activations to enhance fan interaction and brand visibility.
• Provide exceptional customer service to fans, partners, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the coordination and execution of special events hosted by FC Tulsa.
• Assist in coordinating and fulfilling game day partner assets, broadcast assets, community events, and social media assets.
• Perform administrative support tasks.
• Evaluate and coordinate equipment rentals for FC Tulsa events.
• Assist in ensuring FC Tulsa home matches are compliant with USL and local operating protocols.
• Build and edit event guides.
• Assist in credential management.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Candidate must be in Tulsa or the surrounding area, as this position requires in-person presence.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in sports management, marketing, hospitality, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a customer-service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the team’s game schedule.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for soccer and a desire to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Anticipated Start Date: March 15, 2025, through October 31, 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: FC Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the internship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
