What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Intern (FT/Post-Graduate) position at Pittsburgh Steelers?
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Research information to assist with Community Relations projects
• Assist Community Relations team with planning, executing and collecting feedback from community events
• Assist Community Relations team with all aspects of inviting and hosting community groups during training camp
• Assist in coordinating donation requests
o Use online donation request system to manage requests through website
• Research information to assist with Community Relations projects
• Assist Community Relations team with planning, executing and collecting feedback from community events
• Assist Community Relations team with all aspects of inviting and hosting community groups during training camp
• Assist in coordinating donation requests
o Use online donation request system to manage requests through website
- Review online requests for approval
- Prepare donation items for mailing
o Review mailed-in donation requests
- Prepare donation items for mailing
- Enter organization/recipient info into donation database
• Prepare and keep stock of packets in advance for Community Relations distribution
• Assist in organizing, counting, and labeling Community Relations autograph inventory
• Follow up on incoming phone calls/mail to gather additional information from requestor
• File, fax and photocopy paperwork as needed
• Other duties assigned
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• This is a post graduate paid internship.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Community Engagement, Communications, or a related field.
• Internship will begin Spring of 2025 and run through the end of the 2025 season, but has the potential of being extended
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends and Pittsburgh Steelers home games
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism while representing the company
• Must have the ability to participate in some physical activity including lifting boxes (up to 20 lbs), standing for long periods of time, etc.
• Community relations, public relations, marketing or project/event management experience preferred
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.
• Assist in organizing, counting, and labeling Community Relations autograph inventory
• Follow up on incoming phone calls/mail to gather additional information from requestor
• File, fax and photocopy paperwork as needed
• Other duties assigned
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• This is a post graduate paid internship.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Community Engagement, Communications, or a related field.
• Internship will begin Spring of 2025 and run through the end of the 2025 season, but has the potential of being extended
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends and Pittsburgh Steelers home games
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication skills
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism while representing the company
• Must have the ability to participate in some physical activity including lifting boxes (up to 20 lbs), standing for long periods of time, etc.
• Community relations, public relations, marketing or project/event management experience preferred
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.
