The Victory Project Intern - Summer 2025

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Description 

The Victory Project Intern will gain hands-on experience performing a variety of roles within a fast paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City.  Sporting Kansas City’s collaborative environment full of learning opportunities is designed to help all interns evolve their capabilities, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential. 

Sporting Kansas City internships allow students or recent graduates to hold a temporary position within the organization, with emphasis on training and gathering practical experience in their field of specialization by doing a variety of tasks as assigned by their Team Lead. The Victory Project Intern will gain hands-on experience working with The Victory Project: A Foundation of Sporting KC. 

All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their Bachelor’s Degree.  

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.  All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.   

 
Essential Functions 

• Assist in the planning and execution of Victory Project fundraising events including Victory Gala and Sporting Invitational Golf Tournament.  

• Assist with match day programming, including Match Day Honorees, pregame ceremonies, and in-game activations. 

• Research and recommend new and innovative fundraising ideas and events. 

• Assist with stewardship plan to thank Victory Project donors. 

• Participate in weekly meetings. 

• Perform essential functions with confidence. 

• Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events. 

• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times. 

• Perform other related tasks as assigned. 

Match Day Responsibilities 

• Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans. 

• Assist with Match Day Honoree experience pre-match and post-match.  

Personal Attributes 

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. 

• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision. 

• Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others. 

Skills and Experience  

• Pursuing a degree in nonprofit management, marketing, sports management, communications, public relations, or related degree 

• 1+ year of experience in community activations 

• Must be able to fluently speak, read, a