Event Management Internship
Expectation:
The
Philadelphia Freedoms are seeking high achieving interns looking to gain
professional experience while exploring all facets of event management under
supervision from seasoned industry professionals. Exceptional work ethic,
organization, and teamwork skills are essential for this internship and an outgoing,
enthusiastic, engaging personality is a plus. Only undergraduate and graduate
students seeking for-credit internships registered through their college/university
will be considered.
Internship
Description:
There are several areas where a
resourceful contributor may have opportunities to gain experience, including:
1. Planning, preparation, and implementation of arena design
and setup, sponsor hospitality, and Freedoms community and ticket holder events.
2. Monitoring and upkeep of tennis court and event
venue during all matches.
3. Email marketing campaigns and content.
4. Development and implementation of match night
promotions.
5. Upkeep and implementation of master advertising and
promotional calendar.
6. Sponsor services and benefit fulfillment.
7.
Assisting with implementation of
master social media campaign in consultation with social media consultant firm.
8. Assisting Ticket Manager with ticketing fulfillment
and/or gameday box office operations.
9. Basic
graphic design/photo editing as applies to social media/website/email posts and
content.
Locations:
Office
– Blue Bell, PA | Event Venue – Hagan Arena, Saint Joseph’s University
(in-season)
Commitment:
Applicants must be available from
May 30 through August 10, 2018. Interns typically work
Monday-Friday from 10am to 4pm (with increased hours on event and setup days);
the number of hours may vary depending on terms of agreement for course credit.
Interns are expected to be available for
all seven home events, venue setup, and limited promotional events, including some
evening and/or weekend events.
Applicants must be located in the Greater Philadelphia region through
the course of the internship. Housing
and transportation are not provided. This is an unpaid internship for
students receiving college/university credit in exchange for supervision and professional
experience.