Marketing Operation Intern

USA Hockey; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A national sports organization is seeking a Marketing Operations Intern to assist with Game Day Operations at Team USA home games. The role includes working with marketing promotions, ensuring a great fan experience, and executing partnership activations. Ideal candidates are college students majoring in relevant fields, possess strong communication skills, and will need to work weekends and holidays. This internship runs from September 2025 to April 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student majoring in a related field.
• Familiarity with hockey is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with live event planning/execution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work all Team USA home games at USA Hockey Arena.
• Assist with in-game promotions and activities effectively.
• Ensure a memorable experience for fans at the arena.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Education

College student majoring in marketing, business, communications, sport management

Job description

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.

Marketing Operations Intern

USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and USA Hockey Arena seeks Game Day Operations interns to join the game day staff. This position offers an inside perspective of the game day operations of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, and an opportunity to gain valuable skills in the sports industry. Applicants selected for the position will be in a fast-paced environment that requires attentiveness to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to react quickly and appropriately.

Responsibilities Include

• Work all Team USA home games at USA Hockey Arena
• Work with Manager of Marketing Operations to efficiently execute in-game promos
• Assist with in-game promotions and activities, including selecting guests to participate in promotions and on-ice activities, as well as pre and postgame activities
• Fulfill partnership activation, including concourse marketing and setup (tables, signage)
• Ensure a first-class and memorable experience for all fans at USA Hockey Arena

Skills And Qualifications

• College student majoring in marketing, business, communications, sport management desired
• Familiarity with hockey preferred (not required)
• Experience with live event planning/execution preferred (not required)
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate and maintain a professional demeanor
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Must be willing to work weekends/holidays

Please email Nick Galecki at [e-mail] with your resume and cover letter. Internship Runs from September 2025 to April 2026