Athletics Assistant- Partnership Activation, Intern

The Athletics Assistant- Partner Activation Intern will play an integral role in delivering best-in-class experiences for USF Athletics corporate partners. This position provides hands-on experience in sports marketing, sponsorship activation, event operations, and relationship management by assisting with the planning, execution, and evaluation of partnership assets across all USF Athletics programs. Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, including a combination of weekday office hours, event preparation, and evenings/weekends supporting athletic events.

Partnership Activation & Account Support

• Assist with the execution and fulfillment of corporate partnership agreements.
• Help prepare activation plans, timelines, and event checklists for sponsors.
• Track sponsorship deliverables and assist with fulfillment documentation.
• Maintain partnership records, inventories, and internal tracking documents.
• Assist with sponsor hospitality, ticket fulfillment, and credential coordination.
• Support partnership recap reports by collecting photos, metrics, and activation highlights.

Event Preparation

• Prepare promotional items, signage, credentials, giveaways, and activation materials.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site sponsor activations.
• Assist with venue setup and organization prior to events.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure partnership assets are properly displayed.

Game Day & Event Operations

• Serve as on-site support for USF Athletics home events, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and other athletic events as assigned.
• Assist with sponsor activations, hospitality areas, promotional displays, and experiential marketing elements.
• Help troubleshoot activation issues and respond quickly to changing event needs.
• Capture activation photos and document sponsor execution for post-event reporting.
• Ensure partner assets are executed according to contractual commitments and brand standards.

Administrative Support

• Assist with preparing presentations, meeting materials, and partnership recaps.
• Conduct research on sponsorship trends, activation ideas, and industry best practices.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain organized files, inventories, and project documentation.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Sport Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• Passion for sports, marketing, sponsorship, and live events.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and select holidays during athletic seasons.

Skills & Attributes:

• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Customer service focused.
• Creative and solutions driven.
• Professional and dependable.
• Adaptable under pressure.
• Eager to learn and contribute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Passionate about collegiate athletics and creating memorable fan and partner experiences.

Additional Notes:

• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Ability to lift and transport activation materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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