Sports ManagementMarketing Intern

Job Description

About Company

Volo is a prominent organization that facilitates community connection through fitness and social activities. With over 300,000 users nationwide, Volo enables individuals to organize, meet, communicate, and participate in a wide range of activities, from competitive sports like soccer to social activities like cornhole. Its core mission is to provide real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact, fostering meaningful connections among people. Volo is described as a “grassroots uprising” that helps individuals connect authentically and share experiences over the course of a season. The company emphasizes making a difference through community and sports, aiming to be a long-term career destination for its employees. Volo has been ranked among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies, serves more than 19,000 kids in free youth programs, boasts over 300,000 adult participants, and operates in 8 city markets and expanding. Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining a healthy, safe workplace free from harassment.

Job Description: Sports Management Marketing Intern

This internship at Volo offers a comprehensive experience in the sports industry, focusing on sports management and marketing. The intern will work directly with the Volo team, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of the business.

Key Aspects of the Internship:

• Role Purpose: To assist with day-to-day league operations, encompassing customer service, partner relations, data management, and marketing projects.
• Training & Development: Interns will receive an overview of crucial business areas including sales, business development, marketing, networking, operations, and finance.
• Career Opportunity: Upon successful completion, there is an opportunity for permanent hire, either in a part-time or full-time capacity, demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing talent.
• Start Date: Flexible, but ideally around August 25th.
• Compensation & Requirements: This is an unpaid internship, and candidates must require college credit to be eligible.
• Internship Benefits:
• Invaluable experience in sports management from leaders in the social sports industry.
• Potential for part-time or full-time employment post-internship.
• Access to free sports leagues and events.

Primary Responsibilities:

The internship is divided into two main areas: Sports Operations and Sports Marketing.

1. Sports Operations:

• League & Event Management: Assist with the creation and planning of leagues, events, and tournaments.
• Financial Support: Support the Sports Team with revenue projections and growth initiatives.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with game reports, customer service inquiries, scheduling, and data entry.
• Inventory Management: Responsible for the inventory and upkeep of sports equipment and shirts.
• On-Site Support: Assist with day-to-day operations preparations, including field setup and supervision.
• General Administration: Provide administrative and clerical support for all departments.
• Quality Assurance: Evaluate and audit leagues, tournaments, and events to ensure quality.

2. Sports Marketing:

• Content Creation: Create digital marketing materials to promote upcoming leagues and events.
• Analytics: Analyze social media analytics to gauge performance.
• Video Production: Create and post reels highlighting specific leagues or events.
• Campaign Management: Establish and implement marketing campaigns tailored to the intern class.

Qualifications:

• Teamwork: Works well in a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Proactiveness: Self-reliant and eager to take on any task, regardless of its size.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer service skills.
• Education: 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: Possesses a genuine passion for sports and social activities.
• Communication: Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership & Initiative: A self-directed leader who takes initiative and adopts a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving; shows a willingness to learn and improve.
• Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable interacting with all types of clients and decision-makers, prioritizing the customer to effectively solve their problems.