Columbus River Dragons
Corporate Fulfillment & Partnership Services
Columbus River Dragons - Intern
Columbus · GA
Corporate Partnerships · Sponsorship Services/Activation · Client Relations/Customer Service
3
+
months ago
Columbus River Dragons Internship Program
Location: Onsite – Columbus, Georgia
Compensation: Unpaid (College Credit Available)
About the Opportunity
Location: Onsite – Columbus, Georgia
Compensation: Unpaid (College Credit Available)
About the Opportunity
Join the Columbus River Dragons in Columbus, Georgia, and gain hands-on experience in sports business, corporate partnerships, and relationship management. This internship is designed for individuals seeking practical experience working alongside a professional sports sales and partnership team.
The Corporate Fulfillment & Partnership Services Intern will play a key role in ensuring corporate partnership agreements are successfully executed by assisting with communication, scheduling, activation planning, procurement, and partner relationship management.
Responsibilities
Corporate Partnership Fulfillment
- Assist in the execution and fulfillment of corporate partnership agreements.
- Coordinate the procurement of promotional items, signage, hospitality assets, and other partnership-related materials.
- Track partnership deliverables and ensure contractual obligations are met in a timely manner.
- Maintain fulfillment schedules and project timelines.
Communication & Relationship Management
- Serve as a support contact for corporate partners regarding partnership activations and deliverables.
- Assist with partner communications via email, phone calls, and meetings.
- Help maintain positive relationships with current partners and community partners.
- Support partnership renewal and retention efforts through excellent customer service.
Scheduling & Event Coordination
- Assist with scheduling meetings, activation dates, and partner appearances.
- Coordinate logistics for partnership activations and promotional events.
- Work with internal departments to ensure partnership assets are properly executed.
Game Day Responsibilities
- Support the execution of corporate partnership activations during home games.
- Assist partners and guests with game day hospitality experiences.
- Help ensure signage, promotional elements, and in-game activations are properly implemented.
- Maintain a professional presence while interacting with corporate partners and fans.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program, preferably in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced sports environment.
- Availability to work home games, including evenings and weekends as required.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in professional sports partnership fulfillment and activation.
- Exposure to corporate partnership sales and account management processes.
- Networking opportunities with sports industry professionals and business leaders.
- Practical experience in event operations, relationship management, and sports business administration.
- Resume-building experience with a professional sports organization.
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship intended to provide educational and professional development opportunities within the sports industry.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their interest in sports business and corporate partnerships.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Columbus River Dragons are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for opportunities without regard to any protected status under applicable law. 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.
