Community Relations & Youth Programming Intern
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Overview
This position will have the opportunity to work closely with department staff by providing administrative and event day support on signature community initiatives including programs, outreach events and fundraisers for the LA Galaxy.
Essential Duties:
Assist the Community Relations Department with programs and initiatives by carrying out event logistics and helping prepare for event days/initiatives.
Assist with the Galaxy Rising Stars Ticket Program by prepacking packets and helping coordinate involvement in upcoming events.
Prep, package and ship items to local community organizations/affiliates to help fulfill in-kind donation requests.
Assist with game day initiatives including Hero of the Game & Community Partners by preparing guest gift bags and escorting guests to specific areas for the event and on camera moment
Help perform set-up and break-down for special community events, such as clinics and volunteer opportunities
Provide support for the LA Galaxy Champion Project by assisting with school-wide soccer days, facilitating ticket distribution, and assisting with programming at community gardens.
Assist with LA Galaxy Foundation fundraisers including game-night silent auctions, Open Practice, Golf Tournament, etc. Helping ensure all logistics are complete on time
Provide administrative support for own job functions as well as department needs
Research information and solve routine problems
Organize and maintain department databases
Perform tasks including maintenance of filing systems, faxing and photocopying
Maintain and organize department supplies, equipment, materials
Required Qualifications:
A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
A minimum of 1 year of related work experience
Proactive and able to work well under pressure
Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills
Able to multi-task and prioritize
Computer skills with proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Team player
Flexible and able to adapt to various environments and situations
High ethical standards and strong sense of confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to stand or otherwise remain stationary for extended time periods.
Able to load/unload merchandise, typically weighing 5 to 15 lbs.
Able to work weeknights and weekends in addition to regular business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program
Spanish speaker preferred, but not required
Social media and graphic design skills (i.e. Instagram, Photoshop)
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.