2027 Spring Intern (Ticket Sales & Sponsorship)
New York Cosmos
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
College Credit
Position Title: 2027 Spring Intern (Ticket Sales & Sponsorship)
Location: Paterson, NJ
Department: Ticketing
Duration: 2027 Spring Internship (January 2027 – May 2027)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
About the New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos are a professional soccer club based at Hinchliffe Stadium (186 Maple St.) in Paterson, NJ, and part of the United Soccer League (USL). We are dedicated to delivering an exciting, memorable experience on and off the field and to inspiring our community through the world's most popular sport. We're looking for enthusiastic, driven, creative interns to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Ticket Sales & Sponsorship Intern for our 2027 Spring Internship to join our Revenue & Events team. This internship is ideal for students interested in Sports Management, Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or Hospitality who want real-world experience in professional sports. You'll work alongside our Ticket Sales team to learn the full sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to client service and game-day hospitality, while helping grow attendance and create memorable fan experiences at Hinchliffe Stadium.
What You'll Gain Experience In
Location: Paterson, NJ
Department: Ticketing
Duration: 2027 Spring Internship (January 2027 – May 2027)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
About the New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos are a professional soccer club based at Hinchliffe Stadium (186 Maple St.) in Paterson, NJ, and part of the United Soccer League (USL). We are dedicated to delivering an exciting, memorable experience on and off the field and to inspiring our community through the world's most popular sport. We're looking for enthusiastic, driven, creative interns to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Ticket Sales & Sponsorship Intern for our 2027 Spring Internship to join our Revenue & Events team. This internship is ideal for students interested in Sports Management, Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or Hospitality who want real-world experience in professional sports. You'll work alongside our Ticket Sales team to learn the full sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to client service and game-day hospitality, while helping grow attendance and create memorable fan experiences at Hinchliffe Stadium.
What You'll Gain Experience In
- Supporting the Ticket Sales team with prospecting and lead generation.
- Group sales initiatives, including youth sports organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups.
- Maintaining customer records and sales activity in the team's CRM system.
- Game-day ticket operations, will call, group hospitality, and fan experiences.
- How ticket packages, premium seating, season memberships, and special promotions are developed and sold.
- Supporting ticket sales campaigns and community events.
- Organizing client meetings, stadium tours, and hospitality experiences.
- Collaborating with the Marketing and Community Relations teams on promotional campaigns and ticket initiatives, and preparing sales presentations, outreach materials, and promotional flyers.
- How Marketing, Community Relations, Partnerships, and Ticket Sales work together to drive attendance.
- Building sales, communication, networking, and customer service skills for careers in ticket sales, sponsorship, business development, and sports management.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable speaking with prospective customers in person and over the phone.
- Positive attitude with a desire to learn sales and relationship management.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to assist during evenings, weekends, and home games as needed.
- Passion for sports, customer service, and fan engagement.
Nice to Have
- Previous customer service, retail, fundraising, or sales experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or CRM software.
- Comfortable making outbound phone calls and communicating with prospective clients.
- Experience with event planning or hospitality.
- Bilingual abilities.
- Interest in professional sports business, ticket sales, and revenue generation.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're excited about joining the New York Cosmos.
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.
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're excited about joining the New York Cosmos.
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.