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Northland Sports Management Internship Program

Title: Sports Management Intern 

Location: Duluth, MN, Superior, WI
Commitment: Part-time / Seasonal / Academic Credit Eligible
Compensation: Commission-Based / Hourly

About Northland Sports Management

Northland Sports Management (NSM) is a community-oriented sports operations and management company based in Superior, WI. NSM specializes in soccer club operations, game day management, sponsorship sales, and sports marketing. NSM works directly with clubs, venues, and community partners to deliver professional-level sporting experiences. 

Position Overview

NSM Interns play a hands-on role in the daily operations of multiple soccer clubs. This internship is designed to provide real-world experience across game day operations, sports management and administration, and social media and advertising. Interns will work closely with NSM leadership and gain exposure to the business side of sports. 

This is a flexible and multifaceted internship, so responsibilities may vary based on the intern's interests, skill set, and seasonal needs. 

Compensation 

Hourly Wage: $13.00 per hour (game day hours only)
Commission: 10% of gross sponsorship revenue generated

Northland Sports Management interns will be compensated at an hourly rate for all scheduled game day shifts. Each game day typically requires approximately three (3) hours, including setup and teardown. 

In addition, interns are eligible to earn commission on sponsorship sales. A commission of ten percent (10%) will be paid for each sponsorship agreement that the intern helps facilitate in partnership with the Sales Manager. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with match day setup, breakdown, and venue coordination
  
  

• Support ticket sales, entry operations, and security
  
  

• Assist with merchandise and concessions operations
  
  

• Coordinate with volunteers, vendors, and event staff
  
  

• Help ensure a positive and professional game day experience for fans and partners

• Assist with player registration and league compliance tasks

• Support sponsorship sales efforts, including prospect research and outreach
  
  

• Help manage sponsor fulfillment and activation on game days
  
  

• Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, reporting, and record-keeping
  
  

• Support coordination with leagues, clubs, and community partners

• Coordinate with vendors, food trucks, and suppliers
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in sports management, business, marketing, communications, or related fields
  
  

• Strong communication and organizational skills
  
  

• Ability to work evenings and weekends (game days required)
  
  

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, live-event environments
  
  

• Self-motivated and eager to learn

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in semi-professional and amateur sports operations
  
  

• Exposure to sponsorship sales and sports management strategy
  
  

• Real responsibility and resume-building experience
  
  

• College Credit
  
  

• Potential pathway to expanded roles with Northland Sports Management 

Time Commitment

• 10 hours per week (Variable)
  
  

• Increased hours in-season 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest to:
[email protected]

Northland Sports Management Internship Program

Title: Social Media & Marketing Internship 

Location: Duluth, MN, Superior, WI
Commitment: Part-time / Seasonal / Academic Credit Eligible
Compensation: Commission-Based / Hourly

About Northland Sports Management

Northland Sports Management (NSM) is a community-oriented sports operations and management company based in Superior, WI. NSM specializes in soccer club operations, game day management, sponsorship sales, and sports marketing. NSM works directly with clubs, venues, and community partners to deliver professional-level sporting experiences. 

Position Overview

NSM Interns play a hands-on role in the daily operations of multiple soccer clubs. This internship is designed to provide real-world experience across game day operations, sports management and administration, and social media and advertising. Interns will work closely with NSM leadership and gain exposure to the business side of sports. 

This is a flexible and multifaceted internship, so responsibilities may vary based on the intern's interests, skill set, and seasonal needs. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with content creation for social media platforms (graphics, photos, short videos)
  
  

• Help schedule and publish posts across the team and NSM channels
  
  

• Support digital advertising and promotional campaigns
  
  

• Track engagement metrics and assist with performance reporting
  
  

• Assist with branding and marketing initiatives

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in sports management, business, marketing, communications, or related fields
  
  

• Strong communication and organizational skills
  
  

• Ability to work evenings and weekends (game days required)
  
  

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, live-event environments
  
  

• Self-motivated and eager to learn

• Experience using graphic design software 

• Photography experience 

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in semi-professional and amateur sports operations
  
  

• Real responsibility and resume-building experience
  
  

• College Credit
  
  

• Potential pathway to expanded roles with Northland Sports Management 

Time Commitment

• 10 hours per week (Variable)
  
  

• Increased hours in-season 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest to:
[email protected]