Job Title: Partnerships Game Day Activation Intern

Reports to: Manager of Partnership Activation

Department: Partnerships

Position Summary:

FC Cincinnati is seeking a Partnerships Game Day Activation Intern who is a highly motivated self-starter and eager to learn the game day responsibilities associated with sponsorship fulfillment. The Partnerships Game Day Activation Intern is a paid position to start in February 2024 (approximately) and finish in November 2024 (approximately). This person will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Sponsorship Fulfillment team with game day activations for sponsors. This entails working all home games and various sponsorship events scheduled throughout the season. This role will average 6hrs/week.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with game day preparation, breakdown, and execution of activations
Engage and interact with fans to promote various sponsored promotions
Host clientele in the partnership suite on matchdays
Collect images, videos, and other materials for sponsorship recaps
Provide support to sponsor related activations on game days
Manage all sponsor related equipment and supplies and ensure they are in proper working order
Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

Willingness to complete responsibilities while providing unparalleled customer service
Friendly, energetic, and able to interact effectively with all types of people
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and self-motivate

What You’ll Need:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Sports Management, Marketing, or Business
There are physical requirements to this position including sitting, walking, standing, lifting up to 20 lbs.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide verification of vaccination prior to start date
Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

Why You'll Love FCC:

FCC welcome gifts
Resume and profile reviews
Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
Community volunteer opportunities
Discount off team store merchandise
Job shadow opportunities
Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FC Cincinnati:

FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team playing at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally founded in 2015 by Carl H. Lindner III and Co-CEO Jeff Berding, FCC began play in the United Soccer League (USL) in 2016. FCC entered MLS as the 24th team in 2019. The club’s wide and diverse ownership group is led by controlling owner Lindner III; as well as managing owners Meg Whitman and Dr. Griff Harsh; Scott Farmer; and George Joseph. FC Cincinnati opened the Club’s privately funded, 26,000-seat soccer-specific TQL Stadium in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati in 2021, a venue which has won numerous global awards including the World Football Summit Best Venue 2022 in Madrid and the 2022 Prix Versailles World Title in the Sports Category in Paris, France. The Club earned its first MLS Cup Playoffs berth in 2022, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinal as the no. 5 seed. The club won the 2018 USL Regular-Season Championship in record-setting fashion and earned postseason berths in all three of its USL seasons. In 2017, FC Cincinnati also advanced to the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a run that included victories over two MLS squads.

FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partnership Activation Intern- Match Day