Part-time and Full-time EMPLOYMENT
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This internship experience is a great opportunity for those individuals to experience firsthand how a professional sports team is organized and managed. They will gain experience in all aspects of the organization and this will provide them with the skills necessary to succeed in future careers.
All interested individuals must be motivated, creative, organized, team oriented, responsible, and have excellent communication and computer skills. Must be at least 18 years old, be willing to work non-traditional business hours, including weekends and holidays and also have reliable transportation.
IN-SEASON INTERNSHIP INFORMATION (September - April)
SALES AND MARKETING
Responsibilities will include involvement in the administration and implementation of current sales programs, assisting in the research and development of new sales campaigns, database maintenance, monitoring and tracking of promotions as developed, and involvement in planning of game operations functions for the upcoming season. Individuals with creative minds and strong computer skills will be considered. The person is required to work approximately 15 hours per week (this will vary depending on our game schedule).
GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING
Responsibilities will include creation of various marketing materials, including, but not limited to: entrance/exit marketing; group flyers; promotional flyers; event and game-specific advertisements; website media; etc. You will also assist in planning and creation of various elements used during Energy games; build and maintain photo galleries; assisting in the research and development of new sales campaigns; maintain various databases; monitor and tracking of promotions as developed. Individuals with creative minds and strong computer skills will be considered. The person is required to work approximately 15 hours per week (this will vary depending on our game schedule). This position does require that you have access to associated design programs suitable to accomplish assigned products on your own personal computers (as many projects require time outside of office hours).
PUBLIC/MEDIA RELATIONS
Some of the PR/Media responsibilities of this individual will include securing speaking engagements for Iowa Energy Coaches and Staff, writing articles for website, writing game recaps and working with local and national media contacts, as well as helping create the PR and Marketing Plan for the 2008-09 season. These individuals must possess an in-depth knowledge of Basketball and have strong writing skills. Public Relations, Communications or Sports Management majors are preferred, but not required. The person is required to work approximately 15 hours per week (this will vary depending on our game schedule).
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Responsibilities include the administration of the mascot program (also must be willing the serve as mascot when needed), servicing the team’s donation requests, and assisting with the organization of all team-based community programs and initiatives. This individual must be a personable, creative, and dynamic person. Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Sports Management majors are preferred, but not required. The person is required to work approximately 15 hours per week (this will vary depending on our game schedule).
GAME OPERATIONS (very limited availability)
Responsibilities include the administration of all game-day related events, preparations, entertainment, and so on. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating and managing all events during each respective Energy home-game, including, but not limited to, National Anthem Singers, pre-game speakers, halftime entertainers, dance teams, mascot, promotional events, etc. This individual must be a personable, creative, and dynamic person. Marketing or Sports Management majors are preferred, but not required. The person is required to work approximately 15 hours per week (this will vary depending on our game schedule).
All Iowa Energy internship positions will have responsibilities in the Marketing/Sales/Community Relations departments, in addition to their primary responsibilities and game-day duties.
If interested please email your class/other work schedules, cover letter, resume, and Internship Application to Ms. Randi Burrell at
rburrell@iowanba.com.
You can also mail your information to:
Iowa Energy
Attn: Internships
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
2012-2013 Energy Internship Packet and Application
We will begin accepting/reviewing applications for 2013-2014 Season Internships in late July/early August 2013.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP INFORMATION (May - August)
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Responsibilities will include researching and implementing various activities and events related to increasing brand awareness and recognition of the Iowa Energy. These events will largely be charity and community based outings and appearances. Other duties will include: database building and maintenance; tracking of various promotions; ticket sales; lead generation; etc. These positions will require approximately 5-15 hours per week, depending on scheduled events (this is largely an "on-call" type of position, where we schedule our interns to assist with various community events and appearances, serve as our mascot, etc).
If interested please email your current class/other work schedules, cover letter, resume, and Internship Application (beginning in April 2013) to Ms. Randi Burrell at rburrell@iowanba.com.
You can also mail your information to:
Iowa Energy
Attn: Internships
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Summer 2013 Internship Application
We are currently accepting/reviewing applications for Summer 2013 positions.
