Job Description:
The participant will work under the direction of the Syracuse Crunch front office to assist in team and community activities for the organization.
Objective/Goals:
The intern(s) will obtain various skills while working closely with all members of the Crunch front office through hands-on experience assisting with the office, gameday, sales, and community relations needs of a professional sports team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the game operations, public relations, ticket sales, and other departments during all home 2024 Calder Cup Playoff games
- Service phone calls and ticket orders
- Assist with the continual upkeep of the club's database system by entering ticket purchaser data
- Assist in the setup and execution of mascot and community appearances
- Research local businesses and groups
- Generate promotional ideas for the 2024-25 season
- Assist with the planning and execution of any Crunch special events, such as Street Crunch
- Provide excellent customer service to the Crunch fan base and public
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in sport management, business, communications, or related field
- Strong creative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in sports and/or retail preferred, but not necessary
- Ability to problem solve under pressure
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Time:
- All 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs home games
- 3 - 10 hours per week (negotiable)
Compensation:
This is a non-paid internship. When negotiated with each individual college, credit will be granted. There is parking reimbursement.
