Sport Marketing Intern Jobs in New York, NY (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Creating a positive sense of self

• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities

• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.

ABOUT THE MARKETING INTERNSHIP

The Marketing Intern will play a role in assisting our Marketing & Development Team to communicate with our families, schools, partners, and team members. They will be a valuable part of the Marketing team, reporting to the Marketing Coordinator. Their core functions will include family/school outreach, social media efforts, parent communication (via phone and email), and digital marketing efforts.

Kids in the Game offers seasonal internships throughout the year. Internships are typically 14-18 weeks long and Interns would be expected to work between 25-35 hours per week in person at our office location. Below are the dates for each season.

• Fall 2025: September 8th - December 19th
• Spring 2026: January 12th - May 15th
• Summer 2025: May 18th - August 21st

Compensation: Internships are unpaid opportunities for first term Interns. There is a $200-$300 completion bonus for unpaid interns. There are also potential opportunities to extend for a second term, paid internship. We can also offer class credit where applicable.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating communications using Canva and HubSpot for assets including direct mail, flyers, and email communications.

• Develop and manage projects related to social media platforms.

• Visit existing programs to take photographs, videos, etc. for creative marketing materials.

• Assist the Marketing Team with administrative tasks to capture and secure inbound leads.

• Support the Marketing Team with all summer camp initiatives and preparation activities.

WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US

At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding new personalities to our team.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL IMPACT

We are a certified B Corp and we are dedicated to producing positive social impact for the children, families, and communities that we serve We provide training in what it means to be a certified B Corp and the relevant policies/procedures that enable us to produce positive social impact As a Summer Camp Counselor, you are part of our movement as a B Corp certified organization, and help to ensure our social impact initiatives and policies are implemented throughout our programs.

OUR INTERN EXPECTATIONS

Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:

• The Marketing intern must be able to work within a team environment and independently. They will be called upon to assist in solving problems for our families and go above and beyond to promote safety, fun, and a family spirit.

• The Marketing intern is expected to communicate quickly and efficiently with direct manager and other leadership team members. Use of organization-wide communication channels and policies are required (Slack, Email, Google Calendar, others as assigned).

• The Marketing interns are encouraged to pursue outside learning, formal training, conferences, networking events, and other professional growth opportunities.

• Other required skillsets for the Marketing Intern include:

  • Administrative skills in Excel and Google Sheets

  • Customer service experience is a plus

  • Design and creative skills, specifically using Canva

  • Knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook

  • Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and contribute to team projects