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Soccer Shots Central Virginia

Marketing Communications Internship

Soccer Shots Central Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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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 actually 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 (can include but are not limited to)::

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.