What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Intern position at Seattle Seahawks / First & Goal Inc.?
Job Title: Community Engagement Intern
Department: Community Engagement
Reports To: Community Engagement Manager
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Since 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have been a source of leadership and pride in the Seattle community and beyond. We believe that character, passion and excellence set our team apart. On gameday and throughout the year, we create experiences that encourage and inspire people across the Pacific Northwest. Our employees play a vital role in providing high-quality sports entertainment for our customers and fans, while celebrating a championship-mindset culture of diversity, passion, creativity and respect.
SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Intern will be responsible for assisting the Community Engagement department in planning and executing various programs and events that support our Community Engagement six areas of focus – Youth Empowerment, Future of Football, Military Community, Social Justice, Players & Legends and Community Response.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Community Engagement department in all areas. Duties include, but not limited to
Department: Community Engagement
Reports To: Community Engagement Manager
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Since 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have been a source of leadership and pride in the Seattle community and beyond. We believe that character, passion and excellence set our team apart. On gameday and throughout the year, we create experiences that encourage and inspire people across the Pacific Northwest. Our employees play a vital role in providing high-quality sports entertainment for our customers and fans, while celebrating a championship-mindset culture of diversity, passion, creativity and respect.
SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Intern will be responsible for assisting the Community Engagement department in planning and executing various programs and events that support our Community Engagement six areas of focus – Youth Empowerment, Future of Football, Military Community, Social Justice, Players & Legends and Community Response.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Community Engagement department in all areas. Duties include, but not limited to
- Provide event support for community programs including Make-A-Wish, Game Changers, school visits, Blue Friday Night Lights, Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, My Cause My Cleats, Social Justice initiatives, Mental Health initiatives and more
- Plan and execute annual Intern Day of Service
- Help source and prepare holiday gifts for community partners
- Provide event support for corporate partner community activations such as Delta Community Captain and Boeing Team of Champions
- Gameday support including 50/50 raffle program, 12 Flag raiser coordination, gameday experience donations
- Support autograph sessions by organizing items and coordinating items with other departments
- Provide support for Fan Engagement events including Training Camp
- On-site talent support for community appearances including players, legends, dancers and mascot
- Promotional material support including inventory management
- Tracking, fulfillment and shipping of charitable donations
- Respond to all Community customer service emails and requests in a timely manner
- Event, donation and appearance data entry and tracking in CRM system
- Support project management in Wrike project management system
- Support other Community programs and events and handle special requests and projects, as assigned
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible to apply as well
- Have a current driver’s license
- Be able to work 30 hours per week as well as game day/nights, weekends, and other various events
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- The employee may need to lift 30 pounds or more
- At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on gameday
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.TIMEFRAME
- July 2025 – End of January 2026
- This position works 30 hours per week on average
APPLICANT MUST
- Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
- Have authorization to work in the United States
- Be able to work 30 hours per week as well as game day/nights, weekends and other various events
SELECTION PROCESS
Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in AprilNOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.
GENERAL INFORMATIONApplicants must include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Answer all the questions below
YES/NO: I am a junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from July – January and I am able to work in office 30 hours per week
YES/NO: I am actively involved with a local community service organization
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
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COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
Company: FNW
Company: Internship
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