Community Engagement Intern - CLTFC

Position Summary

Charlotte FC is actively seeking a Community Relations Intern who will work directly with both Charlotte FC community initiatives and Camps and Clinics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Will assist in ongoing Charlotte FC community initiatives including:
  • Captain's Academy
  • Greater Goals
  • Pitches for Progress
• Will assist in the planning and execution of events including making site visits and providing program and administrative support
• Attend Community Partnership meetings
• Assist in launching new community events:
  • Kick Childhood Cancer
  • Unified Team
  • Military Support initiatives
  • Meals on the Move
  • Charlotte Soccer Awards Banquet
  • Soccer Tennis Tournament
• Assist with Camps and Clinics program in the community; program planning, promotion and registration, site coordination, equipment management
• Work across multiple internal departments to help execute initiatives and events
• Assist with day-to-day planning and project management of all programs and events
• Additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid US Driver's license
• Must pass pre-employment screens
• Soccer knowledge is a plus

Skills for Success

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Works well within in a collaborative, team-driven, and goal-based environment
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable with a can-do attitude
• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information
• Must, at all times, display the character and values of the Tepper Sports & Entertainment brand
• The ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in a professional office environment and outside in a stadium facility.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Local travel to events may be required.This position typically works approximately 40 hours per week.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to remain sitting for up to 8 hours at a desk and computer
• Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 8 hours
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions, including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc.
• Must be able to work in non-traditional settings, and work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays

Charlotte FC is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

• 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA