This is your opportunity to be an insider to the sports industry. Six internships are available for the 2010 pre-season. All internships are unpaid positions open to current college students or recent college graduates. As an intern, you have the distinct opportunity to work for the Portland Beavers, Triple-A to the San Diego Padres and the Portland Timbers, USL – 1st Division soccer team.

Pre-Season Internships are available in the following departments: Ticket Sales, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Promotions and Soccer Administration. Start dates are negotiable depending upon the qualified candidate’s availability, but normally start no later than February. Some evening and weekend hours are required for all internships.

Ticket Sales Department (2 interns)

• Assist Ticket Sale Department on pre-season sales initiatives
• Help with pre-season ticket sales events
• Help develop new ticket sales ideas and programs
• Be a Portland Beavers & Timbers representative
• Assist in planning of Kids Club and data capture initiatives

Community Outreach (1 intern)

• Assist with departmental direct mailings
• Lead tours of the stadium
• Lead on LUCKY Assembly Program presented by US Bank; which entails contacting schools to schedule assemblies, working with emcee on scheduling, being on-site contact at each assembly and setting up and taking down all assembly materials
• Research community programs with other teams and assist with the development of new programs for the Beavers/Timbers
• Manage informational table at off-site conventions, community related fairs and events
• Contact area businesses to set-up trade deals for player/staff incentives
• Assist other departments as needed
•  Represent the team in a professional manner
•  Other duties as determined by the Manager of Community Outreach

Media Relations (1 intern)

• Assist the communication/media department at PGE Park
• Develop content for the teams’ websites, including writing releases and feature stories
• Contribute to and edit team publications
• Compile team statistics and update team archives 
• Print journalism experience is a plus

Promotions (1 intern)

• Assist with the planning/development of the 2010 Beavers & Timbers promotional schedule
• Create promotional inventory spreadsheet and sponsor affidavits
• Schedule National Anthem singers
• Research/organize lists of new & innovative promotional ideas 
• Identify & Support grass roots marketing efforts
• Serve as mascot when necessary
• All other assignments as instructed by the Manager, Promotions

Soccer Administration (1 intern)

• Work with general manager and team administrator to assist with any office administration functions
• Assist team administration with panning and execution of tryouts
• Design, research, creation and distribution of Timbers 2010 player trading card sets
• Set up and execute Timbers online jersey auctions using eBay
• Must be able to work match days, as well as some long or unusual hours
• Assist team administrator with coordinating and confirming Timbers team travel arrangements
• Assist with all visiting teams, including foreign exhibition teams

Qualifications
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary
A desire to excel in the team sports industry and a commitment to career development
Detail oriented
Excellent customer service skills
Team player
Computer proficient(knowledge in Microsoft Office programs required)
Willingness to take on other duties as assigned
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Work as a member of a TEAM, and Have Fun!!!