Skills Required

- Excellent attention to detail 

- Entrepreneurial mindset

- Ability to come up with and monitor measurable goals

- Ability to keep cool under pressure 

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

- Can work both collaboratively and independently

Ideal Majors: Marketing, Business or Communications Major

Necessary Experience

- Marketing experience for an organization, preferably for a sports team

- Experience with team sports, as a player or as a manager (soccer obviously preferred)

Description: 

The Marketing Intern will help oversee and manage all marketing campaigns for NJ Copa FC, which includes campaigns involving social media, email, sponsorship decks, flyers and more. This position will report directly to the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications.

Skills Required

- A team player who can complete tasks individually

- Ability to take initiative 

- Problem-solver who can think fast on his or her feet and not get flustered

- Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively

- Dedication to community service        

Ideal Majors: Communications, Marketing or Sports Management Major

Necessary Experience

- Experience working with a non-profit or a community-based organization

- Experience working with a sports team a plus

Description: 

The Community Relations Intern will help manage all community-based events. He or she will assist in all game-day happenings and fan development initiatives. This position will report directly to the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications.

Skills Required

- Superb interpersonal skills

- Customer-service mindset

- Ability to initiate and close a sale

- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

- Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills        

Ideal Majors: Business, Marketing or Communications Major

Necessary Experience

- Prior experience in sales or customer-service

- Experience with a sports team preferred

Description: 

The Sales & Ticketing Intern is responsible for directly assisting the General Manager in all aspects of ticketing. This will include selling season ticket passes, family plans, and single game tickets. He or she must be available to work in the box office every game day, and to assist customers in troubleshooting ticketing issues.This position will report directly to the General Manager of NJCFC.

Skills Required

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work fast on tight deadlines

- Ability to complete multiple projects at once

- Superb interpersonal skills

- Ability to obtain and process a large amount of information at one time        

Ideal Majors: English or Communications Major

Necessary Experience

- Prior writing samples and experience necessary, editorial experience a plus

- Experience working in public relations preferred

Description: 

The Communications Intern will have opportunities to assist with production of multimedia content for fccopa.com – pitch content ideas, conduct interviews with NJ Copa FC players and coaches, and write features. The Communication Intern will also help oversee the team’s social media efforts and help manage the NJ Copa FC social media platforms. This position will report directly to the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications.

Skills Required

- Constant focus and high energy

- Extreme attention to detail

- Eye for interesting or unique shots

- Ability to receive instructions, then process, comprehend and implement instructions immediately

- Ability to be assertive in getting necessary shots while blending into the background at the same time        

Ideal Majors: Graphic Design, Film or Marketing Major

Necessary Experience

- Must be familiar in shooting video using professional equipment

- Editing experience using Final Cut Pro or comparable software

Description: 

The Videography Intern will assist in creating video content for a professional soccer team and gain valuable experience in all areas of production including filming and editing. This internship is ideal for an individual seeking a career in sports video production. This position will report directly to the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications.

Skills Required

- Above average organizational skills

- Ability to remember a large quantity of information in your mind at one time

- Problem-solving and time management skills

- Ability to do basic mental math on the fly    

Ideal Majors: Sports Management or Communications Major

Necessary Experience

- Prior experience with inventory or equipment management a plus

- Experience with a sports team preferred

Description: 

The Equipment Management Intern will be in charge of all gear and inventory for NJCFC. He or she will be expected to attend all game-days. This position will report directly to the General Manager of NJCFC.

Skills Required

- Time management and organizational abilities

- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to be a part of a team and work as an individual at the same time

- Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple projects at once        

Ideal Majors: Business or Management Major

Necessary Experience

- Events experience highly preferred

- Prior experience in sports operations a plus

Description: 

The Operations and Event Management Intern is responsible for assisting the operations department on all aspects related to game day operations. This includes but not limited to: game week preparation, in game ceremonies, various other duties throughout game day, post game cleanup and various other tasks. This position will report directly to the General Manager of NJCFC.

Skills Required

- Above average statistics skills

- Ability to remain calm and collected in live, game-day scenarios

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to quickly process and analyze large, abstract information        

Ideal Majors: Business, Math or Statistics Major

Necessary Experience

- Sports statistics experience highly preferred

- Prior experience in sports analytics a plus

- Knowledge of/ experience playing soccer required

Description: 

The Sports Analytics Intern is responsible for maintaining all statistics for practices and games. This position requires significant soccer knowledge, as he or she will be attending all home games and will be expected to process all statistics in a live-setting. This position will report directly to the General Manager of NJCFC.

Skills Required

- Excellent attention to detail

- Understanding of public relations

- Knowledge and familiarity with all social media platforms

- Ability to keep cool under pressure

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Can work both collaboratively and independently

- High motivation to learn        

Ideal Majors: Marketing or Communications Major

Necessary Experience

- Experience in social media marketing for a group or organization

- Soccer experience is preferred for live tweeting during NJ Copa FC matches

Description: 

The Social Media Intern will create and manage content for the NJ Copa FC FC Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. He or she must be available to assist at all home games and community events. This position will report directly to the Assistant Manager of Marketing & Communications.