2026 Community Relations Fall Intern

Gondola; Paterson (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Gondola is seeking a Community Relations Intern in Paterson, NJ, for the Fall. The role involves supporting outreach initiatives, coordinating community events, and engaging with youth programs for the New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals.

Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree related to sports management or communications, possess strong communication skills, and be available for evenings and weekends. This internship provides valuable experience in professional sports and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with coordinating school programs and nonprofit events.
• Help organize community activations at home games.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Positive attitude

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

# 2026 Community Relations Fall Intern## New York Cosmos•### @NYCosmosPosted on 6/27/2026•Intern## Job Description**Position Title:** Community Relations Intern **Location:** Paterson, NJ **Department:** Community Relations **Duration:** Fall (August–January) **Compensation:** Unpaid (For College Credits) \*\*About the Role \*\*The New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals are seeking a passionate and motivated Community Relations Intern to join our team. This internship is ideal for students interested in Sports Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Development, or Event Management who are looking to gain real-world experience in professional sports.As a Community Relations Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting community outreach, youth engagement, nonprofit partnerships, school programs, and game-day activations for both the New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals. You'll work alongside the Community Relations team to help strengthen relationships throughout Northern New Jersey while creating memorable experiences that connect our clubs with fans, schools, businesses, and local organizations.**Key Responsibilities*** Support community outreach initiatives for both the New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals* Assist with coordinating school programs, youth sports partnerships, nonprofit events, and community appearances* Help organize and execute community activations at home games, festivals, and special events* Assist with scheduling and preparing player, mascot, and front office appearances throughout the community* Help manage community ticket programs, group outings, and charitable initiatives* Support game-day recognition programs including community champions, educators, military members, nonprofits, and youth organizations* Assist with event setup, registration, guest check-in, and fan engagement activities* Collaborate with the Marketing, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Event Operations teams to support community campaigns and promotions* Help maintain community partnership records, appearance requests, and event calendars* Represent both organizations professionally at community events while delivering exceptional customer service**Requirements*** Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail* Comfortable speaking with community members, partners, and guests* Positive attitude with a passion for community engagement and customer service* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment* Availability to assist during evenings, weekends, and home games as needed* Passion for sports, community engagement, and creating meaningful fan experiences**Nice to Have*** Experience volunteering or working with nonprofit organizations, schools, or youth programs* Experience planning events or coordinating volunteers* Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace* Experience with Canva, social media platforms, or email marketing tools* Bilingual abilities are a plus* Interest in professional sports, civic engagement, or community development**What You'll Learn*** How professional sports organizations build meaningful relationships within their communities* Best practices for planning and executing community events, appearances, and outreach initiatives* How schools, youth organizations, nonprofits, sponsors, and local businesses collaborate with professional sports teams* The process of organizing game-day recognition programs and community activations* How community relations supports ticket sales, sponsorships, fan development, and brand awareness* Hands-on experience coordinating logistics, event planning, volunteer management, and community partnerships* Experience working collaboratively with Marketing, Ticketing, Partnerships, Creative, and Stadium Operations to deliver impactful community programs* Valuable professional experience preparing for careers in sports, nonprofit leadership, public relations, event management, and community engagementPlease submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're excited about joining the New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.