Flyers Charities Marketing and Events Intern

Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the worldclass esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing worldclass venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky.

Job Summary

Flyers Charities, the nonprofit of the Philadelphia Flyers, is looking for an outgoing intern interested in learning the fundamentals of nonprofit work. The intern will be involved in aspects of the charity including daily administrative duties, event logistics, marketing, and fundraising.

Candidates must be able to communicate clearly, collaborate on projects, take initiative on tasks, and possess exceptional customer service skills. Candidates must also be able to operate in fast-paced environment.

*This internship is paid and in-person in Philadelphia, runs from early September through mid-April, and is 20 hours per week.

Job Description

Qualifications: 

• College junior or senior or graduate student with a flexible schedule to work events and game nights. 
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills. 
• Must be a self-starter, dependable, and collaborative.  
• Must have interest in nonprofits. 
• Must have a general working knowledge of Word and Excel.  
• Must be willing to get involved in projects with varying degrees of difficulty. 
• Must have reliable transportation to get to Xfinity Mobile Arena , Flyers Training Center, and event venues.  
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

Charitable Events:

• Assist in the preparation of events, including Gritty 5K, Flyers Charities Carnival, Casino Night, and other community events.  
• Assist with day-of event set-up, troubleshooting, and clean-up of events.

Marketing:

• Assist in tracking social media analytics. 
• Assist with tracking visibility of events and large fundraisers.
• Assist with copy writing for social media.

Game Nights:

• Set-up and organize Community Corner during Flyers home games.
• Organize, promote, and sell Mystery Pucks at Flyers home games.  
• Promote charitable efforts and events during Flyers home games.
• Be a face of Flyers Charities to answer questions about Charities initiatives.

Administrative:

• Assist with signing days and transportation of items to and from Flyers Training Center.
• Collaborate on projects with other departments.
• Manage administrative office duties, such as collecting and distributing mail and answering phone and email inquiries. 
  • Other duties as assigned.  

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Compensation

Base Pay: $15.00

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The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years

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