New York Islanders · 1 week ago
Intern, Community Relations
The New York Islanders Hockey Club is a storied sports franchise with a passionate fan base. They are seeking an Intern for the Community Relations team to assist in fan engagement and community programs while fostering relationships between the organization and the community.
Sports
Responsibilities
Assist in setup, execution and breakdown of Islanders events that take place off-site in the community or onsite at Islanders owned and operated facilities. Inclusive of Islanders Community Events Tour, Islanders @School Program, Islanders Street Hockey Program, Islanders Home Games, and additional fan forward facing events
Be responsible for operational needs and activation of the Islanders Community Events Tour. Inclusive of prepping of team vehicles for upcoming events, set up of interactive games at events, handout of promotional items
Responsible for fan engagement, data collection and proper storage of data following each event
Assist with planning and solicitation of donations for Islanders premiere fundraising events inclusive of the Islanders Golf Outing benefitting the Islanders Children’s Foundation
Be available to assist the Community Relations Department at Islanders home games throughout the course of the season building awareness of community related programs and taking an active role in game night fundraising including the 50/50 raffle and various game night fundraising initiatives
Take an active role in growing the game by helping with various street hockey and floorball related programs. Candidates will be onsite to help host and facilitate documentation of programs
Help with day to day clerical tasks such as sorting mail, data entry, donation fulfillment and organization of department storage areas
Qualification
Required
Exceptional communication skills
Strong work ethics
Positive demeanor
Schedule flexibility
Highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills
Extraordinary attention to detail
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Strong collaboration and time management skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Outgoing and enthusiastic personality with a strong comfort level speaking and engaging with customers and fans
Company
New York Islanders
New York Islanders is a sports team that plays hockey in the National Hockey League.
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