Community Relations Internship

The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.

SUMMARY

The Club is hiring a Community Relations Intern, that will assist in planning and executing community events, fundraisers, and innovative programs connecting the club with the local community. Respond to donation requests, collaborate with marketing for event coverage, and coordinate player appearances. This internship offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the Club's commitment to community engagement and positive impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Contributes to the planning and flawless execution of community events and RSL Foundation fundraisers.
• Handles the fulfillment and response to donation requests, strengthening the team's engagement with the community.
• Plays a role in creating innovative programs that enhance the bond between the club, players, and staff with the local community.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to ensure comprehensive coverage of community events and programs.
• Attends both stadium and off-site community events, representing Real Salt Lake & Utah Royals with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Assists in coordinating monthly autograph sessions and ensuring a seamless process.
• Facilitates player, staff, and mascot appearances at various community events, promoting the team's involvement and positive impact.
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in sports, community relations, and/or marketing/event management.
• Highly organized with proven time management skills and experience creating efficient systems to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the organization. 
• Ability to prioritize work and show independence, resourcefulness and flexibility, in addition to fostering a team environment among marketing team members. 
• Possesses a spirit of flexibility, a positive outlook, and the ability to move projects forward with urgency and cooperation
• Ability to work evenings and weekends to support game day. 
• Able to successfully pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 20 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc.

Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
 
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and RSL reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.