Student Intern Temp - Tourism & Sports Marketing
About The Position
The Student Intern supports the day-to-day operations and marketing efforts of Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, helping advance its Tourism and Sports Marketing Plan. The role assists with events recruited and hosted by the organization, including event setup and onsite operations, and supports facility operations at sports facilities throughout Polk County. The intern also helps prepare administrative documents, reports, and office projects; gathers information and content for Visit Central Florida marketing and social media campaigns; and collaborates with departments including Sales and Recruitment, Event Logistics, Sponsorships, and Digital and Social Media. This is a seasonal position with four openings. It pays $15 per hour and is scheduled for 20–40 hours per week, Monday through Sunday, with various hours. The stated work locations are Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale and the Welcome Center in Davenport. The position starts January 13, 2027, and ends April 28, 2027.
Requirements
- Be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or have graduated from an accredited college or university in one of these fields within the last 24 months.
- Ability to research and prepare informational data, promotional brochures, reports, and other materials.
- Ability to assist with the physical setup and operation of sporting events.
- Skill with Microsoft Office applications, electronic communications, preparing presentations, internet research, and social media.
- Ability to work nights and weekends at various facilities throughout Polk County.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with setup and operation of events recruited and hosted by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing.
- Help develop and organize administrative documents, reports, and general office projects as needed.
- Work with owners of events hosted in Polk County to support onsite operations and event setup.
- Assist with facility operations at sports facilities throughout Polk County.
- Help Visit Central Florida marketing staff gather information and content for marketing and social media campaigns.
- Collaborate with departments on projects and event preparation, including Sales and Recruitment, Event Logistics, Sponsorships, and Digital and Social Media.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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