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NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION

2025 Marketing Intern

NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOUNDATION, Blaine, MN, United States


Description

2025 Marketing and Content Creation Internship Opportunities?

The National Sports Center (NSC) is hiring four marketing interns for the summer of 2025. These positions include Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, and General Marketing.

Interns will assist in the marketing, research and promotion of major amateur sporting events and projects sponsored by the NSC.? These include Target USA CUP soccer tournament, NSC All American Cup and other external bid events as well as promotion for facilities on campus and Victory Links Golf Course.?

Each intern will have a primary area of expertise including graphic design, digital marketing, content creation and general marketing (please see next page for specifics); however, all interns will be exposed to various areas of content creation and marketing. The interns will focus on producing editorial content, growing brand identity and promoting NSC partners, sponsors, tournaments and additional events. The ideal candidates are passionate about storytelling and sports development and are eager to learn about various methods of content production and digital marketing.

TIMING

All internships are a paid bi-weekly stipend. During the summer, hours are 40+ per week. Interns should be flexible with time, as many positions require event work in evenings and weekends. Interns MUST be available to work June 6-8, June 28-29, and July 10-20, 2025. The last day of the internship will be July 25, 2025. All positions are available for course credit as approved by your institution.

APPLICATION

Only those who submit a cover letter and resume will be considered for the position. Deadline for application submission will be January 31, 2025. Candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at the National Sports Center. If alternative interview dates or methods are needed, those can be requested.

Interns have the opportunity to stay in our on-campus dormitory housing during their summer internship.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and portfolio to Brooke Olson at bolson@nscsports.org or apply through this link.

COMPENSATION

All intern positions are paid $550 per week stipend.??

Requirements

Duties include:
  • CRM database management, lead generation and reporting
  • Email marketing assistance in managing through the sales funnel
  • Sales prospecting
  • Assistance on sponsorship fulfillment and paid media
  • Campaign building
  • market research and analysis
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Develop content marketing ideas and campaigns
  • Write content material for all forms of digital and offline marketing materials
  • Assist in managing social media accounts
  • Stay up to date with content creation and industry trends and practices
  • Work with Google and social analytics to assess the success of original content in driving web traffic and registration sales
  • Other duties and projects as assigned
Desired skills:
  • Database management
  • Email Marketing
  • Working knowledge of AP Style
  • Understanding of social media platforms
  • Writing & editing
  • Event management
  • Digital marketing/design
  • Sports industry knowledge
Desired technical skills:
  • Familiar with Adobe programs
  • Familiar with WordPress
  • Familiar with social analytics
  • Familiar with Email platform
  • Familiar with google analytics
Desired soft skills:
  • Works well under pressure and under tight deadlines
  • Is a team player
  • Accepts and encourages critique of work
  • Able to take on long workdays