Corporate Partnership Gameday Intern in Hartford, Connecticut at Hartford Athletic

Mission

We are Hartford Athletic. Our mission is to provide a world class professional soccer experience and make our community the best place to live, work, and play.

Overview

Hartford Athletic is seeking motivated Corporate Partnerships Gameday Interns looking to learn and grow within the sports and entertainment industry. Corporate Partnerships Gameday Interns will report to the Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Activations and are responsible for assisting the Partnerships team with supporting gameday and community activations onsite. Ideal candidates will understand soccer or sports and a desire to communicate and assist with partners.

Please note that this is an unpaid internship, which requires working weekday and weekend games at Trinity Health Stadium.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of the Corporate Partnerships team

• Support Corporate Partnerships staff during home matches and assist with community engagement events

• Assist with gameday setup and takedown of activation elements, including signage, booths, and hospitality spaces

• Assist with ticket scanning at gates

• Be an ambassador of the Club within the corporate community

• Coordinate with staff across Corporate Partnerships, marketing, and game-day operations to help execute a seamless event

• Assist with distribution of partner promotional materials, giveaways, and sampling items during activations

• Support table and engagement efforts at off-site community events on behalf of Hartford Athletic and its partners

• Help capture photos and videos of partner activations for internal use and social media content

• Assist with inventory and organization of partnership activation materials and equipment

• Take on other duties, special projects, and event-day tasks assigned by Corporate Partnerships staff

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for soccer, sports, and community engagement

• General knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment

• Comfortable interacting with corporate partners, fans, and staff

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Canva, social media platforms, or CRM software is a plus

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of soccer

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit, otherwise must be a volunteer

• Available throughout the fall and/or spring semester

• Willing to work evenings and weekends based on gameday and Partnerships programming

• Reliable transportation to Trinity Health Stadium

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and assist with event setup and breakdown

• Conversational Spanish language proficiency preferred

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain practical experience in:

• Corporate partnership sales and account management

• Event planning and gameday execution

• Sports marketing and communications

• Community engagement

• Professional sports organization operations

This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Sport Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Event Management, or related fields who are interested in building a career in the sports industry.

Hartford Athletic is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.