Intern, Community Relations

New York Islanders Hockey Club LP•Levittown, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is seeking an Intern for Community Relations. This is a fan-facing role focused on growing the fan base through grassroots programs, introducing hockey to youth, fundraising for the organization's non-profit arm, and assisting the Community Relations team with daily tasks. The position requires schedule flexibility due to an events calendar and home game schedule.

Requirements

Exceptional communication skills
Strong work ethics
Positive demeanor
Highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills
Extraordinary attention to detail
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Strong collaboration and time management skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to switch gears on a moment's notice and adapt to shifting priorities
Motivation to leverage personal skills to drive results and influence success
Autonomy to manage time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
Collaboration skills to liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
Creativity to think outside the box and bring innovative ideas to the table
Accountability to take ownership of work
Conflict Resolution skills, including problem-solving and decision-making

Responsibilities

Assist in setup, execution, and breakdown of Islanders events off-site in the community or on-site at Islanders owned and operated facilities, including the Islanders Community Events Tour, Islanders @School Program, Islanders Street Hockey Program, Islanders Home Games, and other fan-facing events.
Be responsible for operational needs and activation of the Islanders Community Events Tour, including prepping team vehicles, setting up interactive games, and handing out promotional items.
Responsible for fan engagement, data collection, and proper storage of data following each event.
Assist with planning and solicitation of donations for Islanders premiere fundraising events, including the Islanders Golf Outing benefitting the Islanders Children’s Foundation.
Be available to assist the Community Relations Department at Islanders home games throughout the season, building awareness of community-related programs and taking an active role in game night fundraising, including the 50/50 raffle and various game night fundraising initiatives.
Take an active role in growing the game by helping with various street hockey and floorball related programs, including hosting and documenting programs.
Help with day-to-day clerical tasks such as sorting mail, data entry, donation fulfillment, and organization of department storage areas.