Event Management/Sports Marketing Intern

Worcester County INTERNSHIP Opportunities

Department: Department of Recreation & Park

Job Title:  Event Management / Sports Marketing Intern

Compensation: Grade 16/Step 1 - $22.96 Hourly

                                      **(Part-time/Temporary)- Max of 180 annual hours**          

Work Location: Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Work Schedule: Hours will vary, averaging approximately 10–20 hours per week. Schedule will include weekdays, evenings, and weekends based on departmental needs, internship requirements, and school schedule 

Application Period: Until filled 

Job Summary: The Event Management & Sports Marketing Intern will assist in the administering, planning, organization, marketing, and promotion of new and existing Special Events and Sports Tournaments for Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks. Interns will provide support services for a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative and technical work in the administration of Sports Events, planning and logistics. 

General Requirements

• Pre-employment background check
• Safety Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of events and tournaments in Worcester County
• Assist in actively researching and recruiting new events and tournaments to the area
• Coordinate with event contractors, partners and tournament directors
• Assist in identifying and attracting new events, building and strengthening partnerships with sport organizations and event holders, and optimizing the use of county facility and fields
• Assist with Sports Marketing website and creating social media platforms
• Assist in coordinating field schedules, facility/parks schedules during events and tournaments
• Provide hands-on, day of assistance in supervision and logistics of events and tournaments
• Maintain positive and open communication with the public, participants, and staff
• Familiarize and enforce Recreation & Parks policies and procedures and representing the department professionally
• Participate in organizational meetings as deemed necessary
• Promote the Worcester County Recreation & Parks Department to the public in a positive manner
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• Comply with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and work safely
• Ensure confidentiality of information and records and comply with record retention schedule
• Adhere to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Enrollment within a college or university with an emphasis in Event Management, Community Resources and Development, Sports Marketing, Sports Tourism, Sports Tourism Development and Management or related area of study
• Basic understanding of Sporting Events and operations is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
• Computer literate with a basic knowledge of Adobe programs preferred but not required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep records and logs; complete written forms; and communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks; perform duties independently and as part of a team, and complete assigned tasks by established deadlines

Safety Analysis

(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of the time)

Medium Work; Constant viewing, hearing, talking and lifting up to 10lbs; Frequent standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, and lifting and moving of objects up to 25lbs; Rarely up to 50lbs. Known hazards include risks associated with heat, fumes, humidity, noise, slippery and uneven surfaces, weather and vibration.