Licensing & Strategic Partnerships Internship - Spring 2027

Little League International; South Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensing Intern to join the Marketing Partnerships team for a spring internship. The position supports day-to-day licensing and strategic partnerships, with in-person work at our headquarters.

The internship runs from January to May, 15–35 hours per week, at $18 per hour. Candidates should be pursuing or have completed studies in Marketing, Business, or related fields, with strong writing and Excel skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Law, or related field.
• Strong writing abilities, oral communications, and computer skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day account management for licensing relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Process licensing applications and royalties using specialized software; manage trademark requests.
• Support administrative tasks such as invoicing, filing, and logging licensee information.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral communications

Computer skills

Education

Pursuing Marketing/Business/Communications degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Specialized licensing software

Job description

Little League® International Licensing & Strategic Partnerships Internship - Spring 2027

We are in a league of our own! The Marketing Partnerships team of Little League is growing!

Global impact. The biggest brands. The closest community. Little League International, the leader in youth sports, is searching for interns to assist with growing its partnerships division to support our 30+ Licensees and Strategic Partners that help equip our local leagues with products and resources, expanding the brand-presence of Little League on a global scale. Candidates for this temporary licensing position will assist with day-to-day account management for licensing and strategic partnerships, as well as assist with internal tasks like administrative support, trademark management, and brand protection.

Little League® International of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Licensing Intern to join Little League's marketing efforts for (5) five months at our headquarters location, reporting to the Licensing Manager. The internship or position will run from approximately January through May. The hours are flexible based on intern class schedules, but will fall within typical business hours Monday – Friday, and earns $18 per hour for at least 15 hours per week up to 35 hours per week. Acceptance into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks. The position requires in-person work and must be within commuting distance to 17702.

ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 75+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LICENSING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS INTERN AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

This Licensing internship provides an opportunity to work with one of the world's most visible sporting events. You will work behind-the-scenes to access the inner-workings of licensing in a global sports organization. The Licensing Intern will work within the Marketing team to assist in day-to-day licensing relationships and strategic partnerships, processing licensing applications and royalties using specialized software, trademark requests, and other daily tasks as assigned.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Assist with day-to-day account management for licensing relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Assisting with licensing and trademark applications, maintenance and renewal of licensing and trademarks.
• Daily management of licensing tasks in specialized software.
• Review/approve/reject branded product submissions and marketing materials according to specifications.
• Perform invoicing, filing, and recording of Licensee royalty payments.
• Requesting and entering updated Licensee insurance forms.
• Gather, log, and review information on requests for licensing.
• Answer requests on use of our trademarks and issue trademark usage agreements.
• Issue licensing applications and reviewing new partner inquiries and opportunities from prospective partners and licensees.
• Utilize specialized royalty tracking software.
• Assist with budgets as requested.
• Completing other daily projects and administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS INTERN

• Education requirements: Working towards a degree or completion of degree in the field of Marketing, Business, Communications, Law, or related field of study, or equivalent background and experience in the area of licensing and trademark use.
• Strong writing abilities, oral communications, and computer skills
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Comfortable learning specialized software.
• Highly organized with the ability to self-manage time and adhere to deadlines.
• Understanding of licensing and trademarks.
• Knowledge and understanding of baseball and softball a plus.
• Previous experience working in the area of sports marketing/licensing and trademarks is a plus.
• Availability to work IN-PERSON at our location in Williamsport, Pennsylvania 35 hours per week from May through September.

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.

Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome underrepresented minorities to apply!