What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Management Intern - Summer 2025 position at Harris County - Houston Sports Authority?
Summer 2025
Tentative Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025
ABOUT HCHSA
In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Over the last 24 years, The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) has served as the sports marketing agency for the city of Houston and Harris County and has dominated the competition with the hardware to prove it. HCHSA is responsible for bidding on and attracting new sports events to the Houston area, as well as overseeing the marketing and operations of those events. These events include NCAA Final Fours, NCAA College Football Playoffs, Concacaf Gold Cup, FIFA World Cup Committee, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, ITTF World Table Tennis Championships and the annual National Battle of the Bands. See HCHSA in action HERE.
Tentative Dates: June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025
ABOUT HCHSA
In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Over the last 24 years, The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) has served as the sports marketing agency for the city of Houston and Harris County and has dominated the competition with the hardware to prove it. HCHSA is responsible for bidding on and attracting new sports events to the Houston area, as well as overseeing the marketing and operations of those events. These events include NCAA Final Fours, NCAA College Football Playoffs, Concacaf Gold Cup, FIFA World Cup Committee, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, ITTF World Table Tennis Championships and the annual National Battle of the Bands. See HCHSA in action HERE.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority is seeking students looking to excel in the sports industry. Our Volunteer Management Interns have an opportunity to coordinate, manage, and engage with current and potential volunteers. Volunteer Management intern will work closely with the Events Team to execute HCHSA events.
SCOPE OF WORK:
- Represent HCHSA during assigned events and functions as needed
- Volunteer recruitment and outreach
- Run and analyze reports in the volunteer system
- Maintain volunteer inquiries and detailed records within online systems
- Initiate group involvement by recruiting, assisting with registration, and answering program related questions
- On-site event support with operations team to include managing volunteers, set-up, & tear-down
- Strategize with marketing department on volunteer recruitment and volunteer social media content
- Collaborate with HCHSA Events Team
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Eligible candidates must be at least freshman level college/university student or graduate student and must receive academic credit for this internship
- Applicant must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week
- During event dates, must be available to work long hours including holidays, weekends, and evenings if necessary
- Lift up to 45 pounds repeatedly, work outdoors and stand for long periods of time
- Valid driver’s license (be prepared to use personal vehicle to travel to and from site all of which will be within Harris County)
COMPENSATION:
Unpaid position, not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits; academic credit only
Unpaid position, not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits; academic credit only
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
