What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Partnerships Intern position at Reno Aces?
Internship Description:
Gain valuable insights into the Corporate Partnerships department through our comprehensive internship program. As a Corporate Partnerships Intern, you will have the chance to explore various facets of sponsorship execution for live sporting events and contribute to the success of the organization.
Areas of Learning:
- Develop a strong understanding of sponsorship contract fulfillment by seeing how contracted elements are produced and executed across departments.
- Observe and participate in partner calls, emails, and external meetings to gain insight into relationship management and communication strategies.
- Train on the Sponsorship United platform to research industry trends and analyze best practices from other organizations.
- Support the development of sponsorship proposals and recap reports by assisting with content creation, structuring key insights, and refining presentations.
- Assist in balancing recurring sponsorship elements with game-specific setups, proof-of-performance documentation, and collaborating with corporate partners to ensure seamless execution before, during, and after games.
- Observe and assist in special event planning by shadowing cross-functional teams as they coordinate logistics, staffing, and on-site execution while gaining valuable insight into event flow management and patron engagement.
Final Internship Report:
Interns will create a mock sponsorship proposal, simulating a real sales meeting by analyzing a company's needs, selecting assets, and presenting their strategy, allowing them to develop critical thinking skills, understand partnership development, and stay engaged
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the Corporate Partnerships department.
- Acquire practical knowledge of sponsorship execution for live sporting events.
- Enhance communication and teamwork skills through cross-department collaboration
Timeline:
- The internship starts on March 18th and concludes September 23rd following the end of the Reno Aces regular season
Hours:
- The internship consists of 4 hours per day on average, with weekly hours ranging from 8-16
- Interns are encouraged to attend two Reno Aces games per homestand, there are (13) total homestands with approximately two homestands per month
- Game assignments will be designated by the Corporate Partnerships Services Team
- Flexibility for academic schedules is available
College Credit/Compensation:
The internship may be eligible to earn college credit. The internship is unpaid and is not entitled to a paid job at the internship’s end.
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.
