Sports Marketing and Community Engagement Intern

Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 Sports Marketing & Community Engagement Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the family-like culture we have established. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an NCAA Division ll institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.

Job Description

• Assist in the development and implementation of season-long marketing campaigns, game-day promotional activities, game day scriptwriting, organizing presentations and groups, game day contests and entertainment, and manage in-game elements.
• Develop and maintain community relationships including corporate partners, youth and educational organizations, volunteer networks, and other affinity groups.
• Proactive in researching and coordinating activities and events in the Daytona Beach community to increase brand awareness of the athletics program.
• Support the Michelob Ultra Courtside Club coordination, focusing on group sales, scheduling, and ensuring a memorable fan experience.
• Develop fan relations - You will be responsible for interacting with fans and enhancing the game-day fan experience through game day and grassroots marketing efforts.
• Design and create digital and print marketing collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, posters, co-branded giveaways, flyers, and various types of digital signage.
• Support ticket sales' game day responsibilities, including sales kiosk setup, game day sales, and/or group fan experiences.
• Support the department in corporate partnership initiatives by assisting with prospecting and soliciting new sponsors, developing strong professional relationships with partners, creating proposals for potential prospects, and activating contracted assets throughout the season.
• Support administrative responsibilities, including tracking attendance, completing ticket reports, and the ordering and purchasing of marketing materials.
• Manage and coordinate various appearances for the university's mascot, Ernie the Eagle.
• Assists in managing the student section club, Elevation Nation.
• Assists in special events.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• "Fans First" mindset
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
• Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
• Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).

Compensation

Interns receive a total compensation of $23,520 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).

Duration

10 Months, July to May