Boston Bolts Overview
The Boston Bolts possess more than 40 years of experience in bringing the world’s game to communities across Massachusetts. In addition to overseeing youth teams across a full developmental pathway, the Boston Bolts participate in the USL, the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America, with a team in the USL League Two.
The Boston Bolts are a growing organization that looks for team members to grow with it. The internship is hands-on, allowing successful candidates the opportunity to learn in a professional environment and experience a dynamic organization first-hand. The Bolts are searching for a hardworking, self-starter who is motivated to make contributions to the organization’s continuous growth and seeks a career in sports management.
Position Description
The Marketing & Social Media Intern will help design and implement all aspects of marketing a soccer organization. This individual will learn the Bolts personality, the stories our brand is telling and the way we as a club are currently telling the story. This role will then bring that vision to life through strategic plans and consistent messaging. We are looking for a young and versatile storyteller, with an emphasis on strategic thinking and delivering a wide variety of creative ideas.
Position Timeline
This position will run from May 20th through August 20th, 2026.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Marketing team in day-to-day implementation of scheduled marketing tactics and initiatives
- Develop social content outlines and recommendations for new content creation
- Help implement in-stadium USL2 game day operations and ensure all is executed in a professional manner
- Assist creative personnel in video development and production
- Create presentation materials including Partnership Marketing proposals, recaps and internal documents
- Support the cross-channel integrated marketing calendar, ensure that communications across all initiatives are sent out on time (email, web, social, press, print, and other channels)
- Assist with all matters related to the planning, promotion, administration and execution of Bolts Tournament Series events, including the TapIn Memorial Day Tournament
Qualifications
- Quick learner who can function in the fast-paced environment mandated by the sports industry
- Deep understanding of traditional social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and experience with growing platforms such as Snapchat or TikTok and the ability to create content for these platforms
- Ability to successfully manage several projects at once and prioritize assignments
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Prior event management / gameday operations experience strongly preferred
- Able and willing to travel up to 10%
- Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Application & Compensation
The candidate must be enrolled in college or university at the time of the internship. Because internships at the Bolts are educational experiences, they are unpaid. However, the Bolts will provide a stipend to assist with your expenses while participating in the internship program. You must secure your own housing and transportation and be present in-office throughout the week.
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.
