Intern - Community Relations (Summer)

Houston Rockets • Internship • Houston, TX, US • 2w ago

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
Provide game day, event, Community Partnerships, and donation support.
Oversee fan mail program to ensure the prompt written response to all fan requests.
Maintain department databases and merchandise inventory files.
Handle general office duties, including: data entry, answering phones, copying filing, faxing, and maintaining mailing lists and donation requests.
Administrative support for Director of Community Relations
Receptionist training and other special projects as outlined by the Houston Rockets & Toyota Center internship program
Community Relations staff support:
Assist 50/50 manager with executing administrative task associated with the program such as setup/breakdown of equipment & signage; cash handling; sales reports.
Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating all community relations programs.
Support Community Relations Coordinators developing relationships with partners.
Administrative Support for Clutch City Foundation’s Fundraisers
Maintain database, oversee mail-outs, registration and serve as point of contact for all related collaterals.
Assist with auction and other event duties as required
Proficiency in Excel is required
Must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks and have the ability to work with premium accounts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Junior or Senior level in college
Marketing, Sports Administration, or related business majors preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working on charitable galas/dinners is a plus
Cash handling and some sales experience preferred
Flexibility to work long hours, nights and weekends – including home games
Understanding and experience in Community Relations preferred
Must enjoy working with people
Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines, balance multiple tasks in essential
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, and Excel and familiar with Microsoft Outlook, and Access

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.