What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCSL Event Management Internship position at Twin Cities Soccer Leagues?
Are you a student interested in sports management or event planning? Do you love sports? Do you love organizing, planning, and executing? Do you enjoy seeing your hard work pay off? Do you enjoy leading others? If so, this position may be for you!
Overview: Twin Cities Soccer Leagues would like to extend this opportunity to students interested in understanding the on- and off-the-field logistics that go into executing premier soccer events. These positions are ideal for students with a background or interest in sports management, business, and/or event planning. Interns will gain hands-on experiencing aiding in the planning, on-site execution, event oversight, and post-event follow-up associated with administering memorable events for TCSL members.
Opportunity for Credit: For those students who must complete an internship for credit, TCSL is pleased to support you. If you must complete internship requirements as part of your curriculum, we will provide the necessary oversight.
About TCSL: TCSL, sanctioned by US Club Soccer (governing organization), organizes and administers leagues and events for 40 member clubs, 30,000 players, and 5,000 coaches. Our programming is divided into the following categories (not an exclusive list):
- Leagues – Fall, Winter, Spring
- Events/Cups – Year-Round
- Coach Education – Year-Round
- Parent Engagement
- Player Development
- Referee Recruitment
Your primary responsibility will be assisting with our summer events and cups.
Preferred Requirements: team player, detail-oriented and organized, creative, flexibility and adaptability, working towards a degree, experience/working knowledge of youth soccer.
Time Frame: In general, the most time-intensive weeks and days are those of the actual events. Interns must be available for the entirety of each event they work. Interns will also be assigned tasks in the lead up to various events (specifics below). This work is flexible, but certain timelines and deadlines must be met.
Time Commitment: Interns must be on site for events and lead set-up and tear-down at all events. Tier 1 and Tier 2 events are all-day events. Tier 3 events will take a majority of your afternoon. In the weeks prior to events, you will be asked to complete tasks at your convenience.
Events – Tier 1
Must be available for:
Minnesota Cup | May 28-June 1, 2025
Summer Festival | June 28-29, 2025
TCSL Final 4 | July 11-13, 2025
Events – Tier 2
Choose one:
NPL Spring Showcase (Boys) | May 9-11, 2025
NPL Spring Showcase (Girls) | May 9-11, 2025
Events – Tier 3
Choose two:
TCSL Fives #1 | Likely May 2025, date TBD
TCSL Fives #2 | Likely May 2025, date TBD
TCSL Fives #3 | Likely June 2025, date TBD
TCSL Fives #4 | Likely June 2025, date TBD
Compensation:
Interns are paid a stipend for each event worked. All food and beverage is covered while working at each event. TCSL gear is also provided.
Minnesota Cup = $600
Summer Festival = $360
TCSL Final 4 = $435
NPL Spring Showcase = $360
TCSL Fives = $150
Essential Job Duties:
Include, but are not limited to:
- Staging of product
- Sorting and organizing event trophies and medals
- Food, drink, and supply gathering prior to and during events
- Equipment management
- Daily field set-up
- Hydration management
- Score reporting
- Event breakdown
- Referee liaison
- Coordinate trophy/awards presentations
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.
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