Learn about Internship & Volunteer Opportunites

Looking for a rewarding, diversely educational, and exciting way to spend your winter? Look no further!

 

The Instigators, a subsidiary of Apex Athletic Collective, is currently seeking students in need of internship opportunities for the 2023-24 season. This internship promises to offer a little bit of everything for the student who is serious about pursuing a career in sports. From customer service and facility operations to on-field entertainment and community appearances, each day will bring about its own set of new experiences and challenges.

 

Be a part of something special from the ground up with Apex Athletic Collective. 

 

OPERATIONS | ENTERTAINMENT | FAN RELATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA | MARKETING | PHOTOGRAPHY | BROADCASTING

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Apex Athletic Collective interns will support specific departments throughout the Instigators season and off-season. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to work in a team environment, have an eagerness to learn, and possess the flexibility to adapt to what each day brings. Interns must be committed to working long hours including nights, weekends, and occasionally holidays.

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Besides game day duties, each intern will be responsible for helping prepare and maintain the facilities prior to the start of each home game to ensure fans receive the best experience possible. 

• Throughout the internship, you will perform duties within the following areas: Operations, Entertainment, Fan Relations, Media, Marketing, and more! 

• Interns may be expected to work on some non-game days as well as all game days to ensure they receive a well-rounded experience of the operation. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Current enrollment in an accredited program at a college or University with a degree emphasis in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Management, Marketing, and/or Hospitality. 

• Intern must display professionalism – businesslike attitude, attire, cheerful disposition, teamwork, and candor/honesty/discretion/trust/judgment. 

• Communication skills – strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to positively interact with all patrons attending events at the stadium and other venues. 

• Dependability – available for early morning/late evening/weekend work - commitment to working nights/weekends. 

• Needs and wants to be part of a winning team – having an ongoing sense of urgency. 

• High energy, enthusiastic, ego-less individual with total team player orientation and ability to motivate colleagues at every level of the organization. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

 

OTHER INFORMATION: 

• All internships are unpaid, but come with free admission to games

• Internship duration is one semester but may be extended

• All interns must receive college credit for the internship OR be directly supervised by a professor or advisor from their accredited academic degree program at a University, College, or Vocational institution during the time of their internship.

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To apply, send resume and cover letter to ckern@apexofsports.com