Sponsorship Sales Internship

Sponsorship Sales Internship

Part-Time | 8–10 hours/week | Unpaid | Remote or LA-based preferred

About the Role:

Los Angeles Astra, LA’s professional women’s ultimate frisbee team, is seeking a driven and people-oriented Sponsorship Sales Intern to help us grow our network of partners. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real experience in outreach, sales strategy, and partnership building—all while supporting a mission-driven, community-focused pro sports team.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential sponsors across industries (local businesses, startups, aligned brands)
• Draft and send sponsorship outreach emails, follow up with warm leads, and help schedule calls
• Collaborate with team leadership to tailor pitch decks and proposals
• Track outreach efforts in a CRM or spreadsheet and report weekly on progress
• Help brainstorm creative activation ideas for potential sponsors
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with existing sponsors
• Contribute to the development of a robust sponsorship pipeline for the 2025 season and beyond

Who You Are:

• A strong communicator—written and verbal—with a friendly, professional tone
• Comfortable initiating conversations and pitching ideas to new contacts
• Passionate about sports, marketing, and building community partnerships
• Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to hit outreach goals
• Able to commit approx. 8–10 hours/week, with flexibility around scheduling
• Bonus: experience in sales, marketing, or nonprofit fundraising is a plus

Perks:

• Real-world experience in sponsorship sales, marketing, and brand partnerships
• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to network with leaders in sports, media, and local business
• School credit available if applicable
• Free Astra merch and recognition for sponsor deals closed

To Apply:

Email interns@losangelesastra.com (or click "apply now") with your resume, a short note about why you're excited about the role, and any relevant sales or outreach experience. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.