Indiana Ice Internship Program:
The Indiana Ice is a member of the 12 team United States Hockey League. The USHL is America’s only Tier One league. Over the last four years the USHL has averaged over 24 players per season being drafted by the NHL and has had over 250 athletes commit to NCAA Division I college programs. The USHL also recently surpassed the one million mark in total attendance for an eight straight season.
The Indiana Ice’s goal is to develop players, coaches and staff to the fullest of their ability and the organization takes great pride in its development of college students through its internship program. The Indiana Ice internship program provides job specific training in the following departments:
Media Relations/PR/Hockey Operations: The Media Relations intern will work directly with the Director of Media Relations/Hockey Services to promote the Indiana Ice through all local media outlets including print, broadcast and internet. Responsibilities of this position will include researching and writing all team publications including game programs, media guides, web content and all press releases. Regular contact with local media is required so strong communication skills are very important. As an extension of the Hockey Services Department interns will participate in updating team statistics, player prospect research and organization and execution of training camps. Strong research and problem solving skills are a must as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Corporate Partnership Sales: Corporate Partnership Sales interns will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of this department. Interns will be responsible for prospecting new clients, appointment setting, attending meetings with current and potential clients and working with the Director of Corporate Partnerships to develop proposals and contracts. In addition, interns will assist in the fulfillment of current and newly signed partnership agreements. Interns should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, superior creative skills and a professional demeanor and appearance. (multiple openings)
Ticket Sales: Ticket Sales interns will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of this department. Interns will be responsible for assisting in database & contact management for new clients and returning business, prospecting new clients, planning of season ticket holder events and assist in reorganization of department. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to attend sales meetings with new clients. Interns should possess strong organization skills, knowledge of Microsoft Excel, outgoing personality and time management skills. (multiple openings)
Community Relations: The full time Community Relations intern will be responsible for all aspects of the Indiana Ice’s “Play Healthy, Play Hockey” program. The “Play Healthy, Play Hockey” program is a traveling street hockey set up that spreads the sport of hockey and the message of living a healthy lifestyle into the community. This position will be responsible for working with all departments to outline a standard event plan, putting together the schedule of events for the program, working with local media outlets to promote events, organizing and tracking all event staffing, all on-site coordination including event set up and tear down, inventory and maintenance of all “Play Healthy, Play Hockey” materials and event follow ups. Excellent communication and organization skills are a must. (1 opening)
Community Relations: The part time Community Relations intern position will be responsible for working as part of a team to execute all on-site aspects of the Indiana Ice’s “Play Healthy, Play Hockey” program. The “Play Healthy, Play Hockey” program is a traveling street hockey set up that spreads the sport of hockey and the message of living a healthy lifestyle into the community. Interns will be expected to work events 3-4 days per week with each event lasting approximately 4 hours. Candidates should posses strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work with people of all ages and a desire to be “out of the office” working in a fun and exciting event based atmosphere. (multiple openings)
General Info: All interns will be expected to begin as early as August 20 and no later than September 1, 2009 (unless otherwise arranged) and commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week through the conclusion of the internship program. All interns will be given 7 days off during their internship term to use at their discretion. The Indiana Ice internship program is a non-paid internship program. However, all accommodations will be made to provide institutional credit with your college/university.
Contact Luci Franklin with questions:
Luci Franklin
Business Operations Manager
Indiana Ice
Office (317) 925-4423
Fax (317) 931-4511
lfranklin@indianaice.com
