{"id":12737,"date":"2022-07-26T17:32:18","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T23:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/?p=12737"},"modified":"2022-07-26T17:32:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T23:32:18","slug":"the-sports-corp-is-looking-for-fall-interns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/the-sports-corp-is-looking-for-fall-interns\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sports Corp is looking for fall interns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation (The Sports Corp) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed inspiring and advancing Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, and the Pikes Peak region through sport and community events. Annual events include the 4th of July Symphony on Your Porch, Rocky Mountain State Games, Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame, The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit, Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, a series of sports industry networking events and a golf tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary focus of the fall internship will be to assist staff with all areas of communications, marketing and execution for Sports Corp major community events, including The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit (August 12, 2023), the Labor Day Lift Off (September 2-4, 2023), Pikes Peak Regional Airshow (September 30-October 1, 2023) and the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame (October TBD, 2023). Interns will also work in some capacity on additional events organized and executed by The Sports Corp.
This internship will feature numerous hands-on projects, background\/planning information for each event as well as after action analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUALIFICATIONS
\uf0aa Students majoring in sports management, marketing, management or communications programs are preferred but not required.
\uf0aa Strong initiative, positive attitude and ability to work well with others
\uf0aa Excellent verbal and written communication skills and creative ability
\uf0aa Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
\uf0aa Strong desire to learn and gain experience by working on a variety of projects in a professional work environment
\uf0aa Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday \u2013 Friday) during the fall semester. Additional hours will be required during events \u2013 usually on weekends or evenings. Full calendar of events and expectations will be reviewed during orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMMUNICATIONS\/SPORTS MARKETING INTERNSHIP \u2013 FALL<\/strong>
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS
The projects included below are representative, but not exhaustive, of the most important tasks.
\uf0aa Assist staff in all aspects of communications and sports marketing including marketing plan development and execution and social media use\/marketing
\uf0aa Become familiar with all procedures and communications of event management
\uf0aa Develop and implement local\/statewide social media plan that will integrate with the each major event marketing plan as well as develop special interest press releases focused on promoting the events
\uf0aa Determine appropriate distribution channels for marketing materials including: e-newsletters, flyers, posters, etc. and develop a comprehensive distribution plan
\uf0aa Assist staff in all aspects of event management including research, planning, facility evaluation, venue selection, equipment procurement, event operations, etc.
\uf0aa Assist in identifying and communicating with sports organizations, leagues, athletic directors, etc. with the purpose of establishing relationships and promoting events
\uf0aa Post-event feedback and evaluations on all Sports Corp events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP – FALL<\/strong>
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS
The projects included below are representative, but not exhaustive, of the most important tasks.
\uf0aa Assist staff in all aspects of event management including research, planning, facility evaluation, venue selection, equipment procurement, event operations, etc.
\uf0aa Become familiar with all procedures and communications of event management
\uf0aa Assist in identifying and communicating with sports organizations, associations, leagues, athletic directors, etc. with the purpose of establishing relationships and promoting events
\uf0aa Determine appropriate distribution channels for marketing materials including: e-newsletters, flyers, posters, etc. and develop a comprehensive distribution plan
\uf0aa Post-event feedback and evaluations on all Sports Corp events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an unpaid internship but may include credit as determined by the internship program guidelines of the appropriate college. <\/strong>Additionally, upon a successful completion of the internship and quality performance as determined by Sports Corp staff, a minimum $500 stipend will be awarded at the conclusion of the internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 1<\/strong>
Positions are filled as soon as candidates are interviewed, selected, and accept. Interested parties are asked to forward a letter of interest, resume and list of references to:
Aubrey McCoy
Chief Operating Officer
719-634-7333, ext. 1010
aubrey@thesportscorp.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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