The Houston SaberCats are Major League Rugby’s professional team in Houston. Interns will assist in fulfilling sponsorship agreements, coordinating activations, and supporting day-to-day operations. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the sports industry, focusing on relationship management, event activation, and marketing partnerships.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Sponsorship Activation: Assist in the execution of sponsorship agreements, ensuring all contracted elements such as signage, digital media, in-stadium promotions, and hospitality are fulfilled.
- Client Management: Communicate regularly with sponsors to confirm activation details, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring sponsor satisfaction throughout the season.
- Research & Proposals: Research potential sponsors, compiling data on target companies for new partnerships. Help create and edit sponsorship decks and proposals to present to potential clients.
- Inventory Management: Track and manage the inventory of sponsor assets such as signage, promotional materials, and giveaways, ensuring everything is ready for events and activations.
- Recap Reports: Assist in recapping post-game footage and developing end-of-season recap reports for sponsors, including documenting sponsor activations with photos, data, and any necessary performance metrics.
- Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day support to the Corporate Partnerships Manager, including drafting contracts, preparing presentations, and organizing meetings.
- Cross-department Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, ticketing, and game day operations teams to ensure sponsor integration is seamless across all aspects of the SaberCats organization.
- Networking & Learning Opportunities: Attend partner meetings, stadium tours, and other corporate events to gain insight into the partnership process and grow your network within the industry.
Qualifications:
- Required: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sports Management, Business, or a related field.
- Strong interest in sports, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships.
- Professional appearance and positive attitude as well as demonstrating initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ability to lift and move promotional materials and equipment as needed.
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and must receive college credit. This is an unpaid internship, however there are opportunities that will arise for compensation.
- Local Houston metro area candidates preferred. Must have reliable transportation.
