Internships

Intern positions are a great way to earn school credit, build a resume and gain a wide variety of experience in the sports management and public relations fields. Internships are unpaid, but interns have the opportunity to network with high-profile individuals from the national sports scene and the local community while working a variety of sports-related activities and events. Preference is given to current college students, but recent graduates may also apply. Please submit your résumé with a cover letter to Troy Killian.

Where are They Now?

Former Louisville Sports Commission interns have gone on to great careers in sports and outside of the sports world. Below are just a few...

• Bardstown Parks & Recreation
• Courier-Journal
• Fleet Feet
• Makers Mark
• Octagon- Australia
• USTA Kentucky
• USA Triathlon
• 2002 Winter Olympics
• Kentucky Sports Authority
• National Kidney Foundation

Sports Management/Operations Interns

1. Conduct Community-wide facility, sports group and interests surveys
2. Assist with event bid research and bid document preparation
3. Assist with event planning
4. Assist with procurement of equipment, supplies and amenities associated with making events successful
5. Recruit and solicit volunteers, maintain database and assist in determining event needs and job descriptions
6. Assist with hosting events and site visits
7. Other tasks as assigned by Louisville Sports Commission Staff

Qualifications

• Good standing as college sophomore and above or indivduals transitioning into sports field
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in sports
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to get along with people and work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and see assignments to a successful conclusion

Projects

• Event Operations Manual- Job descriptions, general tasks and checklists
• Facilty Guide- Obtain facility specifics, dimensions and directions to the facility
• Volunteer recruitment and database

PR/Marketing Interns

1. Help research, write and distribute press releases and media alerts
2. Assist with posting and dissemination of event results
3. Assist with event bid research and bid document preparation
4. Assist with writing and preparing sponsorship proposals
5. Research prospective companies for potential sponsorship opportunities
6. Assist with layout and design and promotional literature for Louisville Sports Commission
7. Other tasks as assigned by Louisville Sports Commission Staff

Qualifications

• Good standing as college sophomore and above or indivduals transitioning into sports field
• Coursework with concentration in Communications, PR or Marketing
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in sports
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to get along with people and work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and see assignments to a successful conclusion

 Projects

• Facility Guide layout/design
• Sponsorship research, literature and packages
• Marketing, promotion and branding pamphlets, brochures and flyers
• Event research and bid development