Partnership Services Intern Partnership Services Intern (Utah High School Activities Association)

PARTNERSHIP MARKETING & SERVICES INTERN (UTAH HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION)

Midvale, UT

On-Site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports and UHSAA Sports Properties are seeking a Partnership Marketing & Services Intern to gain hands-on experience in sports business, corporate partnerships, sponsorship activation and championship-event operations. The intern will work directly with the UHSAA Sports Properties team supporting corporate partners and more than 100,000 student-athletes across Utah.

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the UHSAA Sports Properties team in the development, activation and fulfillment of corporate partnerships. Responsibilities will include partnership research and development, sponsorship activation, championship-event operations, hospitality, broadcast fulfillment and other projects supporting the overall success of UHSAA Sports Properties.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

· Support full-time Partnership Services and Sales staff with day-to-day tasks necessary to ensure the overall success of high school sports property

· Assist with the execution of all hospitality elements and events (game days and non-game days)

· Assist with compiling partner recaps and proof of performance

· Assist with Radio/TV affidavit tracking

· Take photos and documentation of promotions, signage, events, and contractual obligations to maintain an accurate image library for annual recaps

· Research prospective corporate partners, industries and decision-makers and assist the sales team in developing partnership concepts, proposals and presentations.

· Assist in developing creative activation concepts that help corporate partners connect with UHSAA student-athletes, families, schools and communities.

· Assist with capturing digital and social media proof of performance

· Assist with year-end partnership recaps

· Represent Playfly Sports, high school activities association sports property and the Association in a professional manner

· Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

· Currently enrolled as a college student, preferably pursuing a degree in marketing, business, communications, sports management, sales or a related field.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to participate in multiple events

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

The internship provides hands-on exposure to the business side of sports, including corporate partnership development and sales, sponsorship activation, account management, event operations and sports marketing. The intern will have opportunities to work at UHSAA state championship events and learn directly from Playfly Sports professionals while contributing to real corporate partnerships.

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Approximately 10-15 hours per week, including office hours and select UHSAA State Championship events. Scheduling will be flexible around the intern’s academic schedule.

· Some championship events may occur during afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.

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