Colorado Ice Indoor Football
Spring 2009 Internship Opportunities
Gain experience in professional sports by becoming an intern with the Colorado Ice, Northern Colorado’s professional indoor football team. Interns are needed in many areas and during many times of the year. The Ice are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL) and will play their third season at the Budweiser Events Center beginning spring 2009.
The Ice are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated interns for the following four positions. Unless otherwise noted, all internships will begin in February and last until the beginning of July and will be unpaid. All interns need to be available to work at least 15 hours a week with the possibility of some nights and weekends. Game day operations interns are required to work Saturdays. All interns must be very organized, have a great attention for detail, be professional in demeanor, and be personable. These internships are designed to be hands-on training in the world of professional sports that will create immeasurable experience.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to: info@thecoloradoice.com
Please indicate if you are interested in a certain position.
- Game Day Operations
- Needs to be versatile, very well organized, personable and professional, able to work effectively and efficiently, an excellent problem-solver, and good under pressure
- Will be working closely with the Director of Media and Community Relations
- Tasks may include: coordinating and executing promotional activities, promo set-up and tear-down , video highlights, graphic design, pre and post-game parties and events, assisting cheerleaders and the mascot, and interacting with fans and players.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs.
- Graphic design experience a plus.
- Must be able to attend all home games.
- Website Design/Graphic Arts
- Must be experienced in designing, building, and maintaining websites
- Must have experience in graphic design
- Tasks may include: designing and building the Colorado Ice website, creating graphic designs for Ice publications, creating and editing graphics for game-day video displays, video editing, assisting with game operations equipment including video and sound
- Creativity, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure a must
- This internship is available immediately
- Marketing/Media
- Needs to be an organized, creative, and outgoing individual that portrays a professional demeanor and has excellent communication skills
- Will be working closely with the Director of Media and Community Relations and the Director of Corporate Partnerships and Sports Marketing
- Tasks may include: writing press releases, communicating with media, organizing and attending promotional events, researching and booking appearances for the Ice, designing and creating fliers, filing information, inputting database info, updating the website, gathering and researching information, and assisting with other miscellaneous office duties.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs and experience with others such as Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign and PageMaker a plus.
- Sales
- Needs to be a personable and professional individual willing to contact individuals over the phone.
- Opportunity for sales commission
- Tasks may include: researching and executing potential sales leads, assisting clients with season ticket renewals or sales, contacting potential season ticket holders, creating and organizing databases, and answering phones
- Proficient phone and customer service skills a must, as well as experience with Microsoft Office, and must be very well organized with attention to detail.
Don’t miss the chance to work in professional athletics, send your resume and cover letter to: info@thecoloradoice.com |
