Intern, Partnership Activations
One Knoxville
Internship
On-site
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Internship, Sponsorship & Corporate Partnerships, Professional Soccer
About Our Organization
One Knoxville SC is a professional soccer club competing in USL League One and the USL W League. We’re committed to delivering family-friendly soccer entertainment and building a strong community throughout Knoxville. Our club culture is ambitious, collaborative, and rooted in values that prioritize both personal growth and collective success.
About the Internship
We are looking for a motivated, curious, and team-oriented individual to join our Partnerships Department as an intern. This role is designed for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in sports business, relationship management, and event activation. The intern will work closely with the VP of Partnerships and full-time staff, supporting the execution of partner deliverables and gaining insight into how strategic partnerships drive a professional sports club forward.
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who wants more than a line on your resume—you want to learn by doing. You’re passionate about sports, marketing, events, or partnerships, and are excited to roll up your sleeves and contribute. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate well, and enjoy on-the-ground experiences. You’re organized, curious, and excited about helping build something meaningful for Knoxville.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of corporate partner activations on matchdays and at community events.
- Support the setup and teardown of activation spaces, signage, and partner-related assets during events.
- Shadow and support communication with current partners, learning how relationships are built and maintained.
- Collaborate with ticketing, marketing, creative, and operations teams to help coordinate multi-departmental deliverables.
Skills & Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a high-school diploma or 4-year college degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
- Strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks.
- Availability to work all remaining One Knoxville SC Home Matchdays, the day prior to matchday and post-matchday.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs+.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in partnership marketing within a professional sports club.
- Exposure to the business side of sports, including sales, marketing, and activation strategy.
- Mentorship from experienced staff and networking opportunities within the sports industry.
- A chance to contribute meaningfully to matchday experiences and community engagement.
- Access to One Knoxville SC department leaderships to shadow, learn from and use as references.