PARTNERSHP SERVICES INTERN (VIRGINIA TECH SPORTS PROPERTIES)

Blacksburg, VA | On-Site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a Partnership Services Associate (Intern) to join our team at Virginia Tech Sports Properties in Blacksburg, VA, from August ’25 through May ’26.

The position will primarily support the administrative and operational functions of Virginia Tech Sports Properties, including but not limited to general office duties, plus game-day operations related to sponsor contract fulfillment as required on behalf of Playfly Sports Properties at Virginia Tech.

This position does require attendance for all seven home football games, in addition to some nights and weekends during the Basketball season.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Support full-time team of Partnership Services and Sales staff.
•  Assist in the development of sponsor communication material, including spec sheets, partnership recaps, event invitations, etc.
•  Assist with the collection and execution of sponsor deliverables, including radio spots, LED files, digital ads, etc.
•  Assist with the execution of sponsor-related gameday events and needs, including suite setup, pre and in-game hospitality check-in table, on-site sponsorship activations, photography of sponsor assets, selection of fans for gameday contests, delivery of prizes into stands, etc.
•  Assist with the execution of non-gameday special events.
•  Provide general office and administrative support, including mailing out sponsor items, restocking supplies, etc.
•  Represent Playfly Sports, university sports property and the University in a professional manner
•  Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• You must be enrolled in a degree with an accredited college or university.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft, to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Graphic Design skills and experience working with Digital Media is a plus.
• Organizational skills with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortability interacting with the public and engaging in conversation with both Fans and Sponsors.
• Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a Team Player mentality

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to work a minimum of 5 - 10 office hours a week, plus additional gameday hours.
• Role is required to work all seven home football games (including hours prior to kickoff) and other assigned sports home games (may include night and weekend games).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk up stairs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

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