Little League® Internationalof Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Licensing Intern to join Little League’s marketing efforts for (5) five months at our headquarters location, reporting to the Licensing Manager. The internship or position will run from approximately January through May. The hours are flexible based on intern class schedules, but will fall within typical business hours Monday – Friday, and earns $18 per hour for at least 15 hours per week up to 35 hours per week. Acceptance into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. The position requires in-person work and must be within commuting distance to 17702.

Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 75+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

This Licensing internship provides an opportunity to work with one of the world’s most visible sporting events. You will work behind-the-scenes to access the inner-workings of licensing in a global sports organization. The Licensing Intern will work within the Marketing team to assist in day-to-day licensing relationships and strategic partnerships, processing licensing applications and royalties using specialized software, trademark requests, and other daily tasks as assigned. 

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

·        Assist with day-to-day account management for licensing relationships and strategic partnerships.

·        Assisting with licensing and trademark applications, maintenance and renewal of licensing and trademarks.

·        Daily management of licensing tasks in specialized software.

·        Review/approve/reject branded product submissions and marketing materials according to specifications.

·        Perform invoicing, filing, and recording of Licensee royalty payments.

·        Requesting and entering updated Licensee insurance forms.

·        Gather, log, and review information on requests for licensing. 

·        Answer requests on use of our trademarks and issue trademark usage agreements.

·        Issue licensing applications and reviewing new partner inquiries and opportunities from prospective partners and licensees.

·        Utilize specialized royalty tracking software.

·        Assist with budgets as requested.

·        Completing other daily projects and administrative duties as assigned

·        Education requirements: Working towards a degree or completion of degree in the field of Marketing, Business, Communications, Law, or related field of study, or equivalent background and experience in the area of licensing and trademark use.

·        Strong writing abilities, oral communications, and computer skills

·        Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel.

·        Comfortable learning specialized software.

·        Highly organized with the ability to self-manage time and adhere to deadlines.

·        Understanding of licensing and trademarks.

·        Knowledge and understanding of baseball and softball a plus.

·        Previous experience working in the area of sports marketing/licensing and trademarks is a plus.

·        Availability to work IN-PERSON at our location in Williamsport, Pennsylvania 35 hours per week from January to May. 

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.