USSSA Social Media & Marketing Intern - Job Description
The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), headquartered in Brevard County, Florida is the world’s largest multi-sport athletic organization. Our mission is to empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support world-class athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Founded in 1968, it has grown to over 4 million participants competing in 13 nationally sanctioned sports. USSSA has owned and operated the USSSA Pride, a professional fastpitch team, since 2009.
Time Period: Unpaid Internship will span over 4 Months (flexible)
*Candidates residing in the Melbourne / Viera area preferred as internship position requires on-site activation at USSSA Space Coast Complex. If applicant is willing to relocate for the duration of internship, housing will be at the expense of the applicant. This position does not come with relocation assistance.
Job Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Monitoring of various National USSSA & USSSA Pride social media platforms and communicating opportunities for engagement.
- On-site social media coverage for events at USSSA Space Coast Complex
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Assistance with day-to-day marketing operations within USSSA National sports (Baseball, Fastpitch, Slowpitch, Soccer, etc.) and USSSA Pride professional fastpitch team.
- Research current social media and marketing trends to contribute to the overall marketing team goals and objectives.
- Other projects and related tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Responsible
- Ethical
- Team oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Copywriting skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Flexibility in work schedule (weekends, evenings, mornings)
- Reliable transportation
Professional Requirements
- Must be currently involved with an applicable field such as Business Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Sports Marketing, Media Relations, etc.
- A candidate that has recently graduated or is currently enrolled in these related fields and seeking experience may also be selected.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours that mirror an event schedule.
- Proficiency in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
- General knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Canva, a plus.
- The candidate will need to conduct themselves with integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Attire
- Comfortable, appropriate office/field attire is acceptable. No sweatpants or gym attire.
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.
