Looking to gain quality experience working in the Sports Marketing, Communications, Operations, or Business Management field? Oakland County Football Club is currently accepting internship applications for the 2021 season!

Ideal candidates will be ready to begin as early as April and provide support throughout the 2021 season (end of July).

Internship opportunities are designed for an individual seeking future work experience related to all facets of club operation.

Internships are eligible to provide credits for college courses/fulfillment. All candidates must be available to work 6–8 hours on match days in addition to 2-3 hours on non-match days per week.

Interns will be responsible for assisting in numerous aspects of Oakland County FC operation, ranging from game day roles to off-season marketing initiatives. These key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Attend designated community events to promote awareness of the Oakland County FC brand in the Oakland County area
Support in game day media relations tasks such as credentialing, check-in, statistics distribution and online coverage
Assist in match-day box office operations including ticket fulfillment, customer service, setup and breakdown, and sales
Organize game day stats and information for distribution to media, visiting team personnel, etc
Collaborate with the Sponsorship department in activating contract deliverables, evaluating proof of performance, and researching new sponsorship opportunities (commission opportunity available!)
Available to assist at most OCFC home games and community events (full schedule to be shared at orientation)
Be open to take on new assignments and deliver a product with minimal supervision

While this position is unpaid, there are numerous benefits that come with a successful season:

Real-world situations that require fast-paced decision making - these examples can be used in future interviews
A foot-in-the-door to the sports industry
Hands on training with every aspect of the building of a club and business organization
Countless Networking opportunities

About Oakland County Football Club
Oakland County Football Club is a Semi-Professional soccer team dedicated to providing a remarkable on-field product as well as an unforgettable game day experience. OCFC will strive to bring high-level soccer and entertainment to Oakland County and surrounding communities. Additionally, we aim to create a game day experience unlike any other that will cater to every audience, both youth and adult. OCFC's long-term vision is to create a community backed club sponsored by both local and regional organizations, which will give back to the residents of the community in the form of pride and community involvement.