The Carolina RailHawks are looking for interns and game-night volunteers for the 2013 NASL season who seek to gain valuable experience and knowledge in the sports industry.  RailHawks’ interns and volunteers will become an integral part of the RailHawks staff and gain real world, hands-on experience in their desired concentration in the sports industry.  Interns will aid RailHawks staff in the development and execution of the club’s promotion, marketing, and day-to-day operations of the organization.

Fan Development Assistants

• Support Manager of Fan Development and Manager of Ticket Operations
• Assist in sales support, including lead generation, organization, prospecting, etc
• Attend meetings, generate proposals and fulfill partnership elements for clients
• Assist in the completion of weekly and gameday ticket operations and organization
• Learn and manage eTix, the ticket software of the Carolina RailHawks
• Gameday customer service and fulfillment for all premium sales, groups season ticket holders, etc

Community Marketing and Outreach Assistants

• Support RailHawks Sales and Marketing staff
• Research, schedule and attend RailHawks community appearances
• Represent the RailHawks at various community events (e.g., Soccer Tournaments, Festivals, etc.)
• Support Swoops (mascot) at community appearances
• Gameday customer service and operational support

Graphic Design Assistants

• Support RailHawks Sales and Marketing staff
• Assist in design of promotional content including brochures, schedules, flyers, websites, gameday and stadium signage, etc.
• Design promotional materials intended for social media
• Capture necessary video and photo content
• Gameday customer service and operational support

Operations Assistants

• Support RailHawks Operations staff
• Create and implement the game day operational plan for RailHawks home matches
• Assist RailHawks staff with day-to-day operational support
• Assist in the organization of pregame and halftime RailHawks events and entertainment
• Assist RailHawks staff with team management
• Gameday customer service and operational support

Communications & PR Assistants

• Support RailHawks Communications and PR staff
• Help create and manage unique social media content, contests, etc.
• Assist in the writing, editing and translating of press releases and other media
• Conduct player and coach interviews for unique feature or news stories
• Gameday operations and communications support

Corporate Partnership and Sales Assistants

• Support Corporate Partnership and Premium Sales staff
• Assist in sales support, including lead generation, organization, prospecting, etc
• Attend meetings, generate proposals and fulfill partnership elements for clients
• Gameday customer service and fulfillment for all sponsors and premium sales

Merchandise Assistants

• Assist with the development and execution of the game day merchandise sales plan
• Organize and track merchandise inventory and sales
• Research and develop new merchandise products
• Assist in the management of RailHawks retail and merchandise partners

Camp Assistant

• Assist with the development and execution of the RailHawks summer camp plan
• Assist in camp sales support, including lead generation, organization, prospecting, etc.
• Execute camper registration and check-in process
• Execute promotion of RailHawks summer camp plan
• Gameday customer service and operational support

To apply for a 2013 RailHawks Internship submit a resume and cover letter to David Vaught at dvaught@CarolinaRailHawks.com.

Intern Testimonials

“The most rewarding benefit that I received from my time with the RailHawks was the amount of confidence and responsibility that the entire staff gave to me as an intern which is something that I never had in any other internship.  The skills and experiences that I inherited during my time with the RailHawks allowed me to grow as a professional and I believe this knowledge set me apart from other applicants in my job search and helped me acquire a full time job!”

Justin Stiller, 2011 Ticket Office Intern.  Currently Gift Processing Coordinator with High Point University

“Through my experience with the Carolina RailHawks organization, I was able to learn and touch all facets of the sports business that both enabled and encouraged me to carry on my career as a professional in sports.  The events, models, methods, and outlines taught within the Carolina RailHawks front office exemplifies internship programs that can open doors to other opportunities.”

Sara Arnold, 2011 Marketing and Communications Intern. Currently a Partnership Services Coordinator with the Atlanta Braves Baseball Club