Overview

Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience supporting marketing efforts for a variety of sports and entertainment events, both behind the scenes and on game days. They will develop skills in event preparation, fan engagement, and executing in-game activations. Through collaboration with marketing staff, interns will enhance their abilities in brainstorming, social media and website management, and data analysis. Additionally, they will learn to stay current with industry trends and contribute ideas to improve marketing tactics and fan experiences. This internship offers a well-rounded exposure to sports and venue marketing, event execution, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Game Day Interns will assist the marketing department in the preparation and execution of all initiatives both prior to and in-game for Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, and Olympic Sports. Venue Interns will assist in the marketing efforts and promotion of Ryan Center events including, but not limited to, concerts, comedy shows, trade shows, community events, and URI Athletic events. Additional tasks may include work on larger marketing projects such as data analysis, monthly and annual reports, and development of new marketing tactics are possible.

Those hired will work an average of 10 hours per week.  Hours may vary contingent on the sports and event calendar.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00. 

This position will remain open until August 29, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Organization and creation of all materials needed on game days.
• Collaborate, brainstorm and strategize with multiple team members on a wide range of events and projects including grassroots initiatives, social media management and website management. 
• Keeping up with current trends and offering feedback to the marketing staff about how to improve the game day and venue experiences.
• Interacting with fans and customers as a representative of the marketing team.
• Executing in-game activations at Rhode Island Athletic events.
• Other duties determined on a game-by-game basis or event-by-event basis.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student at URI and in good academic standing.
• Familiarity with basic marketing strategies.
• Availability to work on weekends and weeknights.
• Comfortable in a fast pace setting.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• High level of creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to think on your feet and be adaptable to last second changes.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Willingness to learn and continue growing your skill set.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of graphic design platforms (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc).
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Working knowledge of email marketing systems and social media management.
• Interest in sports.