MASC Sports Intern

Destination Madison

If you like working with a talented team, being busy, having fun at work, and being part of the economic engine that helps drive the Greater Madison area, joining our creative crew could be a great fit for you!

The Company:

Destination Madison and the Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) are passionate about promoting the Madison area to visitors and locals alike. We do it by:

  • Attracting new conventions, sporting events and competitions to the community 
  • Providing expert service and support to people who visit Madison for events 
  • Sharing relevant and timely information about all there is to see and do in our city 
  • Conducting and analyzing tourism research Building our local economy!

https://www.visitmadison.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/current-job-opening/

Position Details

MASC Sports Intern
Internship
Part-time
4/16/2019
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

The Sports Intern will be a part of the Madison Area Sports Commission team, assisting with our events and everyday business. This multi-faceted position will work with various areas of our business, including sales, marketing, social media, digital and event support.

Overview of Responsibilities: 

  • Online events calendar support for madisonsports.org
  • Support CrossFit Games campaign (marketing + welcome) 
  • Sports Sales support including research and event history calls 
  • Facility inventory updates 
  • Vendor database build out and updates 
  • Onsite event presence and support as needed 
  • Social media and photography support 
  • Marketing collateral work, including facility profiles, website content, etc. 
  • Support of IronKids Fun Run, including outreach and promotion 
  • Youth Grant application collection, organization and documentation 
  • Working with our services department on tracking of client gifts and other incentives, as well as collecting post-event feedback from clients 
  • Assistance with organization of site visits, logistics and itineraries 
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, with an interest in sports business/marketing 
  • Proficiency on computer based systems, which includes Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access). CRM and project management software experience a plus. 
  • Experience with social media platforms 
Skills and Abilities Required: 
  • Strong commitment to detail, quality and accuracy. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
  • Strong organizational and proactive work planning skills. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
  • Team player, while also able to work independently 
  • Proven working experience in social media marketing and photography 
  • Ability to work weekend hours, as needed 
  • Knowledge of sporting events/tourism industry/non-profits a plus.

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