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Soccer Shots

Marketing & Communications Internship

Soccer Shots, Richmond, VA, US, 23214

Duration: Internship

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Now Hiring Impactful Interns- Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed non-competitive curriculum and great coaches. Join us in positively impacting the lives of children (ages 2-8). Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills, and teamwork.

What You Get:

  • Paid Internship where the work is fun
  • Career opportunities
  • Competitive pay: $18-20 per 30-40 minute session
  • Flexible hours throughout the day
  • Set schedule for each season
  • Great company culture
  • Leadership Training

Who We Are:

A national organization with opportunities across the country! We're an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. We treat our employees like a team and the children we teach like our own. We train our coaches in leadership development, communication skills, early childhood education, and sports management. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

Academic Objectives:

The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given based on your interests in the following areas:

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Community Events
  • Coach Recruitment
  • Season Operations
  • Soccer Programming

Key Responsibilities:

  • Content Creation: Assist in developing engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), email newsletters, and website updates. This may include writing short copy, designing graphics, and helping with photo/video projects.
  • Social Media Management: Schedule and post content, monitor engagement, and research trending topics relevant to youth sports and family activities.
  • Communications Support: Draft and edit internal and external communications, including parent newsletters, team messages, and outreach materials.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Help track key marketing metrics and compile reports on campaign performance.
  • Promotional Event Support: Assist with preparation for and execution of local promotional events, such as Free Fun Days and community activations.
  • Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the marketing and communications team as needed.

Coaching:

  • Coaching Soccer Shots sessions will be a portion of your internship including travel to locations
  • Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.
  • Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
  • Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and basic content creation tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • A passion for working with children and an interest in youth sports is a plus.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a bonus.

What We Offer:

  • Hands-on experience in a real-world marketing and communications setting.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that positively impacts children.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
  • Other benefits: academic credit, networking opportunities, stipends

Our Core Values:

  • We care
  • We own it
  • We pursue excellence
  • We are stronger together
  • We are candid
  • We grow

Flexible work from home options available.