Ever dream of being behind the scenes, growing and making decisions for a professional sports team? Here is an incredible opportunity to join the staff of the Columbus Lions, playing home games at the Columbus Civic Center along with road games across America.
The Lions are looking to immediately grow their family-like team of front office personnel in preparation for the 2024 season, kicking off in March…and for seasons to come. These positions will include professional training and reasonable onboarding to prepare you for the next step (or first step) in your pro sports career!
Please send all resumes to our General Manager, Lee Snow.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN will be responsible for duties including to the following:
- Serve as a liaison between the team and its community through events and partnerships.
- Planning and executing methods to show appreciation to the surrounding area.
- With great attention to detail, successfully activate/fulfill all appearances by scheduling, attending and engaging in all events.
- Accurately plan, create, and present a proof of performance presentation at the conclusion of each season.
- Let your creative personality shine!
The position offers the following:
- Training and experience in the inner workings of operating a professional sports team.
- Resume building opportunity that may lead to advancements in the pro sports industry at higher levels.
- Perks such as game tickets, and a share in team meal and other perks.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
The SALES REPRESENTATIVE will be responsible for duties including to the following:
- Management and implementation of the Lions sales protocol.
- Calling and visiting potential partners and ticket holders.
- Account management and fulfillment of all assigned partnerships.
- Accurately plan, create, and present a proof of performance presentation at the conclusion of each season.
- Let your creative personality shine!
The position offers the following:
- Training and experience in the inner workings of operating a professional sports team.
- Resume building opportunity that may lead to advancements in the pro sports industry at higher levels.
- Perks such as game tickets, and a share in team meal and other perks.
- Commission based competitive pay rates.
- Flexible work hours including minimal scheduled in-office hours.
CAMPUS AMBASSADOR
The CAMPUS AMBASSADOR will be responsible for duties including to the following:
- Identify and build relationships with key groups in the Columbus community and on campus that would be interested in bringing their groups to Lions games.
- Represent the Lions brand on campus, consistently acting professionally and being courteous to fellow students, campus administrators, and local community leaders.
- Become a credible brand expert: know our team and our product offerings.
- Work with Lions Marketing and Ticketing representatives to identify new or untapped advertising and sales opportunities on and around campus.
- Promote the Lions on campus by wearing team-issued apparel and using provided marketing collateral to spread the word and create buzz around special events and promotions.
- Build brand awareness via social network sharing of relevant Columbus Lions content.
- Create weekly reports to send to Lions Marketing Team. Reports may include: providing a summary of your communication with sales/advertising prospects, event/promotion recaps, general market analysis for your campus, timesheets, and suggestions for future Lions-related sales and marketing opportunities on campus.
The position requires the following:
- Active college student with a Business (sales, marketing, sport management) major preferred.
- Must have access to reliable communication (phone and email).
- Must have reliable transportation during the school year to attend meetings at Lions offices in uptown Columbus.
- Passion for sports and knowledge of the Lions preferred.
- Previous business/leadership experience preferred. This may include prior work in event marketing/promotions, previous brand ambassador experience, or involvement on-campus in a student group or Greek life.
- Ability to work an average of 5 hours per week, plus attend various events (as needed) both on campus and in the Columbus area.
The position offers the following:
- Training and experience in the inner workings of operating a professional sports team.
- Resume building opportunity that may lead to advancements in the pro sports industry at higher levels.
- Perks such as game tickets, and a share in team meal and other perks.
- Lions gear/swag and commission based compensation.