Job Description:
The Chicago Sky is seeking an excited, outgoing, and dedicated candidate that will interact with the general public while being an integral part of ongoing ticket sales efforts. The ticket sales intern will be a vital part of assisting the Ticket Sales Department in all aspects of selling, fulfilling and executing sales initiatives. The position will gain hands-on experience in sales through implementing and planning in season activities leading up to the 2026 season.
Note: While this position gives you invaluable experience in the sports marketing world, it is a non-paid position. commissions are earned through all sales. This internship runs from January 6th, 2026 - April (Tentatively)
Responsibilities:
- Identify potential ticket buyers through prospecting, cold calling and emailing.
- Assist Ticket Sales Department in group themed call campaigns, including various networking events
- Identify potential community networking events and leads for Sky employees to attend
- Raise fan support and Sky ticket sales through lead generation, cold calls, and events
- Aid Ticket Sales Department in assigned tasks throughout the office.
- Create and implement strategies to prospect, develop, and grow new business opportunities and ideas
- General office duties
Criteria & Qualifications:
- Excellent phone and computer skills
- Problem Solver
- Detail oriented
- Able to interact with internal and external clients in a professional manner
- Comfortable meeting, speaking, and dealing with business owners and professionals
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a passion for working in sports
- Live in Chicago-land Area and have access to reliable transportation
- Required to work Chicago Sky Events (nights and weekends may apply)
- Knowledge, enthusiasm, and interest in the Chicago Sky, women’s professional sports, and the greater Chicago community
- Marketing, sports administration, or related business majors preferred
Candidates must be able to travel to Sky head office in Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) and to various events around the Chicago-land area. This position reports directly to the Ticket Sales and Services department and is an unpaid internship. Academic credit is available with potential to continue employment after the 2026 season.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
