Student - UC Athletics Marketing & Fan Engagement Intern

Objective

• Help create excitement around Ursinus athletic events and deliver a memorable experience for all Bears fans! This internship is a hands-on opportunity to build school spirit, contribute to campus life, and gain real-world experience in sports marketing, promotions, and event management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fun promotions and in-game activities at UC varsity athletic competitions to increase student attendance and fan engagement.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Communications and Student Activities offices to market upcoming games through flyers, tabling, campus announcements, and digital campaigns.
• Plan and implement theme nights, giveaways, contests, and other creative engagement strategies.
• Support the creation of social media content and marketing materials to promote events and build buzz.
• Help manage game day logistics, including setup, execution, and breakdown of promotional activations.
• Serve as a liaison between Athletics and student organizations to foster campus-wide involvement.
• Participate in frequent check-ins with the Associate Athletic Director to reflect on progress, brainstorm new ideas, and develop professional skills.

 

Qualifications

• Energetic, creative, and enthusiastic about Ursinus Athletics and campus life
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to attend designated home games and planning meetings
• No prior marketing experience required—just a passion for sports and student engagement!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an *EO/AA employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.