Student Intern Temp - Tourism & Sports Marketing
At a glance
Junior General Marketing role at Polk BoCC. Auburndale · part-time.
Pay not stated General Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- Help set up and run events hosted or recruited by the tourism and sports marketing team
- Support event owners with on-site setup and operations at events in Polk County
- Assist with operations at sports facilities across the county
- Gather information and content with marketing staff for marketing and social media campaigns
- Prepare administrative documents, reports and office projects, and coordinate on event preparation with other teams
What you bring
- You are enrolled in college or graduated within the past two years, studying sports management, marketing, public relations or a related subject
- You can research information and prepare promotional materials, reports and presentations
- You can help with the physical setup and running of sporting events
Who this fits
This seasonal internship suits a current student or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience with events, sports facilities and marketing content. The role is on-site in Auburndale or Davenport, with varied hours that may include nights and weekends at facilities around Polk County.
From the employer
TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING DIVISION - STUDENT INTERN - 4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
$15HR - MONDAY - SUNDAY/VARIOUS HOURS (20-40HRS/WEEK) SEASONAL POSITION
START DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2027 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2027
LOCATIONS: LAKE MYRTLE SPORTS PARK (AUBURNDALE), WELCOME CENTER (DAVENPORT)
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.
MAJOR FUNCTION
Aids day-to-day operations and the marketing efforts of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
To assist in the advancement of the Tourism and Sports Marketing Plan, the Tourism and Sports Marketing Intern holds the following responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup and operation of events recruited and hosted by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing.
- Assist with the development and organization of administrative documents, reports, and general office projects as needed.
- Work closely with owners of events hosted in Polk County to assist in the onsite operation and event setup.
- Assist in facility operations at various sports facilities throughout Polk County.
- Assist Visit Central Florida marketing staff in gathering information and content to be used in Marketing and Social Media campaigns.
- Work closely with various departments on projects and event preparation, including but not limited to, Sales and Recruitment, Event Logistics, Sponsorships, Digital and social media.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Ability to research and prepare informational data, promotional brochures, reports and materials.
- Ability to assist in physical setup and operations of sporting events
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, use of electronic communications, preparing presentations, internet research, and social media.
- Ability to work nights and weekends at various facilities throughout Polk County
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field or a recent graduate from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field within the last 24 months.