Company Name: TRACS, Inc.
Address: 480 Pleasant Street Suite B-120 Watertown, MA 02472
Company Website: www.tracs.net
Position Title: Sports Marketing and Event Management Internship
Opportunity: TRACS, Inc. is seeking 4-5 sports marketing and event management interns for the Fall 2014 /Winter 2014-2015 semesters to work directly with the TRACS team
Company description: TRACS, Inc. is a Global Sports Marketing & Event Management firm with a proven track record of creating and managing events & programs that exceed sales and marketing goals. We are a team of experienced and deeply committed leaders who are passionate about partnering with our clients to deliver sustainable business growth through innovative brand management.
The TRACS team has managed & promoted athletic events in 47 global cities with events ranging from 50 participants to over 14,000 participants at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Our track record of building & executing healthy lifestyle events that meet the needs of both the organizer and the sponsor has solidified our reputation as thought leaders in the sports marketing & event management industry.
Our core services:
- Event Management
- Program Management
- Brand Asset Management
- Coaching & Talent Identification
- Strategic Marketing
- Sports Media & Broadcast
Since 2012, the TRACS team has managed and worked on 20 events in 14 global cities. These locations include: Boston, MA; Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Barcelona, Spain; Hong Kong and Sydney, Australia.
In 2014, TRACS has already managed events in domestically Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Las Vegas, NV and San Francisco, CA. Still ahead in 2014, TRACS will manage events in Orlando, FL; Washington D.C. and Vienna, Austria.
The TRACS team received the Bronze Medal for the 2012 Best Hybrid Event by EXPO Magazine's E.X.C.I.T.E. Awards.
Internship description: TRACS is interested in organized, resourceful, and detail oriented candidates with a variety of skills, including writing, marketing, communication, and computing capabilities. Joining the TRACS team will allow the intern to gain hands-on experience in the sports marketing and events planning industries through organizing sporting events, developing budgets, formulating and sending press releases, and creating strategic marketing plans and sponsorship packages.
Responsibilities: Interns will assist with the planning and organization phases of the events TRACS will manage in 2014. Interns will be deeply involved with specific projects and help with strategic marketing task which may include: public outreach, print and online media research and summaries, travel and accommodation research and bookings, vendor research, itinerary development, business development research, and preparation and organization of logistics.
For testimonials from past interns and co-ops please visit our website at: http://www.tracs.net/internquotes.html
Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a university degree-seeking program to be considered for any internship position.
Number of Open Positions: 4-5
Internship Period(s): Fall 2014/ Winter 2014-2015
Hours per week: 15-20 (minimum, during academic semesters)
Minimum GPA: 3.30
Majors considered: Relevant fields of study include but are not limited to:
• Business • Global Studies • Sports Management • Hospitality • Event Planning • Marketing
• International Business Studies • Communications • Economics.
There is a one semester (12-week) requirement, though preference will be given to applicants who can commit to a two-semester (24-week) internship (for example: Fall and Winter). Flexible hours are available for interns. Internships at TRACS are unpaid, but eligible for academic credit.
Required Skills Sets:
1. Excellent ability to multi-task
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)
4. Eagerness to learn
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Initiative and resourcefulness
7. Macintosh OS
8. Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Preferred Skill Sets (not required to secure internship):
Experience with:
1. Macintosh OS
2. Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
3. Knowledge of/interest in sports
4. Adobe Creative Suite
5. Dreamweaver
6. HTML
For directions to apply, contact career@mountida.edu.
