INTERNSHIPS

As part of the Valley Forge Minutemen Organization, interns will be exposed to the inner workings of a professionally run hockey team. Specifically, interns will receive the opportunity to become involved with game night operations, marketing research and special projects. All interns will be required to handle computer applications with emphasis on Microsoft Office programs and the Minutemen web updating. In addition to working games, the intern will have the opportunity to work in the office environments during the season. The semester will offer a chance to learn the daily regimen of a sports franchise, meet important contacts, and the chance to be involved in many aspects of the operation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Interns will be educated in the following: computer applications, organizational skills, community and public relations, special events planning and skills, marketing, advertising, promotions, and office managerial skills.

COMPENSATION
The internships offered by the Valley Forge Minutemen are non-compensated, however, the internship can be used to obtain course credits.

LOCATION
Interns are required to provide their own transportation to and from work. The Valley Forge Minutemen office is located at Oaks Center Ice Arena, 87 Brower Avenue, Oaks, PA.

DUTIES

1. Game Night - the game of hockey is an event and much occurs behind the scenes to insure our guests have an enjoyable evening, regardless of the outcome of the game. Intern responsibilities on game night include (but not limited to) the following:

• Helping with the in-arena promotions, including activities, promotions, and intermission activities at all Minutemen games
• Assist with Customer Service tables in various matters
• Perform other duties as assigned by our full-time staff

2. Research - interns will be asked to assist in the research of general market information, hockey specific information and corporate partnership information as well as tracking of various media announcements.

• Create informative literature about our program, conduct ticket sales and promotions, as well as other special interest projects as needed
• Collect and organize game notes, game stats, team rosters and media guides to distribute on game nights
• Scan daily newspapers and scouting/hockey web sites, to find clip out all Minutemen-related articles
• Help with compiling team statistics regarding team and league attendance figures and player performance

3. Special projects - depending upon your development and time commitments, you could be asked to create special projects to assist the Minutemen staff and coaches. This may include grass roots marketing programs, advertising community projects, etc.

Please contact Jerry Domish for current information regarding this program.

If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Valley Forge Minutemen, please send your resume, along with a cover letter, to the address below:

Valley Forge Minutemen Intern Program
Attention: Jerry Domish
c/o Oaks Center Ice
87 Brower Avenue
P. O. Box 1070
Oaks, PA 19456

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SCHEDULES
Junior B