The Partner Services & Events intern is a key member of the 3M Open Corporate Partnerships team (sales and activation). The ideal candidate is a team player willing to learn and embrace challenges. The position will allow you to experience what goes on behind the scenes as we prepare for a PGA TOUR event from the corporate sales and fulfillment standpoint. As a member of the team, you are thoughtful and able to work well under pressure; you are eager to learn and explore projects outside of your comfort zone; you exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills and can multitask.
The Partner Services & Events intern is responsible for assisting with the management of sponsorship related items including hospitality setup and fulfillment, event planning, activation execution and proof of performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with onboarding of Corporate Partners in preparation for the 3M Open
- Participate and listen to planning calls with sponsors and internal teams
- Take notes and detail action items from all calls including tracking deadlines and deliverables
- Communicate verbally and in writing with corporate partners
- Gather and manage assets to fulfill partnership contracts such as activations, digital signage, hospitality tickets, and VIP experiences
- Utilize 3M Open’s onboarding platform to organize partners’ requests including catering orders, hospitality upgrades, additional ticket needs and venue deliveries during tournament week.
- Support planning and execution of all special events related to the corporate partnerships department and other key tournament events. Responsibilities include creating, updating and executing run of shows.
- Event examples: Media Day, Golf4All Day, Clinics + Special Events, Women’s Leadership Summit, Folds of Honor Friday and others assigned.
- Execute duties and responsibilities as directed during tournament week by managing assigned programs / areas on-course, including collaboration with the hospitality intern group and gathering event proof of performance for assigned recap reports.
- Maintain awareness of sponsorship / market trends and knowledge related to golf and other sports by compiling best practices and data that can be implemented in the future.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed to support overall tournament execution.
*Please note, there will be 3 open spots to fill for this role, and the 3 candidates selected will divide above responsibilities. *
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
- A desire to gain experience in a professional sports and entertainment environment
- Knowledge in Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
- Applicants must currently reside near the Twin Cities or be willing to commute.
- Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Full availability during tournament week in July
*Please note internships are unpaid.
*Internships will run from May 27th – July 31st.
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.
