Sports Management/Marketing Intern

Job Description

About company

Volo is a large social sports and activities organization that connects over 300,000 users nationwide. Its mission is to enable communities to organize, meet, communicate, and play through fitness and social activities, offering “real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.” Volo aims to be a grassroots movement fostering meaningful connections and shared experiences over the course of a season, whether through performance sports like soccer or social activities like cornhole. The company prides itself on being a potential “final career destination” for those passionate about community and sports.

Key achievements and characteristics of Volo include:
• Rapid Growth: Ranked among the Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies.
• Community Impact: Serving more than 19,000 kids in free youth programs and engaging over 300,000 adult participants.
• Market Reach: Operating in 8 city markets and expanding.
• Culture: Values connection, community, and embraces a “work hard, play hard” attitude. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. Volo also partners with TeamWork Online to connect individuals with sports careers.

Job description, detailed

This is an unpaid Sports Management/Marketing Intern position with a flexible start date around August 25th. It requires the intern to need college credit to be eligible. The internship offers a comprehensive learning experience within the social sports industry, with the potential for permanent part-time or full-time employment upon successful completion.

Key aspects of the internship include:
• Purpose: To work directly with a talented team, assisting with day-to-day league operations.
• Training and Learning: Interns will gain an overview of critical business functions including sales, business development, marketing, networking, operations, and finance. The goal is for interns to acquire valuable knowledge and expertise for future career endeavors in the sports industry.
• Benefits for Interns:
• Invaluable experience in sports management from industry leaders.
• Opportunity for part-time and full-time position upon completion.
• Free access to sports leagues and events.

Primary Responsibilities are divided into two main areas:

1. Sports Operations:
• Assisting with the creation and planning of leagues, events, and tournaments.
• Supporting the Sports Team with revenue projections and growth initiatives.
• Handling game reports, customer service inquiries, scheduling, and data entry.
• Managing inventory and upkeep of sports equipment and shirts.
• Assisting with day-to-day operations preparations, such as field setup and supervision.
• Providing administrative and clerical support across all departments.
• Evaluating and auditing leagues, tournaments, and events.

2. Sports Marketing:
• Creating digital marketing materials to promote upcoming leagues and events.
• Analyzing social media analytics.
• Creating and posting reels to highlight specific leagues or events.
• Establishing and implementing marketing campaigns tailored to the intern class.

Qualifications:
• Team-Oriented: Works well in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive: Self-reliant and eager to take on tasks of any size.
• Customer-Focused: Strong customer service skills.
• Academic Status: Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate.
• Professionalism: Punctual and professional, while also embracing a “work hard, play hard” attitude.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Passion: A strong passion for sports and social activities.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership & Problem-Solving: Self-directed leader who takes initiative and adopts a solutions-oriented approach; demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable interacting with all types of clients and decision-makers; capable of prioritizing the customer to solve their problems effectively.