Athletics Marketing Intern
The Golden Grizzlies Athletics Marketing office offers unique and exciting internship opportunities for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of collegiate athletic marketing. Interns will be involved in various aspects of marketing, promotions, game day management, and special events for Oakland University Athletics. This hands-on experience is an excellent stepping stone for careers in sports marketing, event management, and related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Daily Operations: Assist the Marketing and Promotions staff in all aspects of daily operations.
- Assigned Sports/Projects: Oversee various responsibilities for specifically assigned sports or projects.
- Promotions and Contests: Implement promotions, contests, and other game day activities to engage fans and enhance their experience.
- Marketing Efforts: Assist with email and direct mail marketing efforts to promote events and engage with the community.
- Special Events: Plan and execute special events for students and fans, creating memorable experiences.
- Game Day Event Management: Manage game day events, including pre-game, in-game, and post-game production.
- Event Coordination: Coordinate events and game day activities, including item distribution, contests, excitement generation, information/field table set-up, and on-field presentations.
- Community Outreach: Assist with community outreach events to strengthen ties with the local community.
- Promotional Materials: Roll, package, and deliver posters, flyers, and schedule cards as needed.
Requirements:
- Responsible for working assigned athletic sports, which includes afternoons, nights, weekends, and during school breaks.
- Office Hours: 2 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Gain knowledge of sports marketing in the Horizon League.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the sports industry.
- Opportunity to earn class credit and internship hours.
- Behind-the-scenes access to sporting and special events.
- Develop valuable skills in marketing, event management, and promotions.
- Enhance your resume with practical experience in a dynamic and exciting environment.
Position: Marketing Intern
Department: Oakland University Athletics Marketing
Time Frame: August 2025 - May 2026
Compensation: Unpaid (provides valuable experience for future career endeavors)