The participant will work under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and the Community and Crunch Foundation Manager and will assist in activities for the Crunch organization related to community relations.
Objective/Goals:
This internship will provide hands-on experience by working closely with the Community and Crunch Foundation Manager as well as local groups nonprofits and organizations around Central New York. The intern(s) will be responsible for attending community events assisting with event planning and helping with in-game community activations. Chosen candidates will become knowledgeable of the necessary preparation and inner workings of community relations for a professional hockey team. Responsibilities:
Facilitate the growth of the Crunch Foundation in the greater Central New York area
Assist with planning implementing and evaluating all community relations programs
Collaborate in the development and implementation of new community events and initiatives
Fulfill internal and community donation requests
Assist with game day item auctions hosted through GiveSmart
Assist the Community and Crunch Foundation Manager with game day promotions
Maintain a current database of local organizations and upcoming events
Provide excellent customer service to the Crunch fan base and general public
Attend community events mascot appearances and team outings as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate level student pursuing a degree in sport management marketing communications business or related field
Strong creative organizational written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in sports preferred but not necessary
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Time:
Duration of the 2025-26 Syracuse Crunch season
10-20 hours per week (negotiable)
All Syracuse Crunch home games
Additional team events (annual holiday party community events etc.) as needed
Compensation:
This is a non-paid internship. When negotiated with each individual college credit will be granted. There is parking reimbursement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.
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