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INTERN, HSG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

The Hamilton Sports Group (The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC) proudly support and promote healthy, active, and empowered youth within our community through youth football, youth soccer, health and wellness education, and social responsibility initiatives. HSG is looking for an individual who has a genuine passion for sports who is looking to make a positive impact in the Hamilton community. This individual will assist with key programs and events developed and executed by the Community Department for the Tiger-Cats and Forge FC.

Candidates must be available for the full-length of the internship program (Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, November 29). In addition to regular business hours, candidates must be available to work all home games and community events on evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  1. Administration
  • Process and fulfill all donation requests in a timely and suitable manner
  • Process and schedule mascot appearances and requests. Ensure costumes are scheduled to be cleaned and readily available for appearances
  • Assist in drafting event materials including briefing, planning, and event debrief documents
  • Order and track inventory for all events, programs, and marketing assets
  • Provide additional administrative support to the Community Department
  1. Community Programming
  • Assist with planning marquee events and community initiatives which support our mission including internal events, 3rd party events, corporate promotions, and game day programming
  • Work with community partners and organizations to build relationships and drive engagement
  • Community Events and Gamedays
  • Assist the Community Partnerships Coordinator and Manager in the execution of all community events, festivals, and event activations
  • Assist in various community gameday roles including: pre-game events, community partner activations, team flag execution, and community groups
  • Attend community events and appearances with players and team representatives

Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Positive attitude and ability to work as a team and independently
  • Previous athlete interaction and community relations experience is an asset
    • Ability to work weekends and evenings to help facilitate community programs/ events/ game days
    • Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Hourly Commitment:
Regular business hours + All 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats + Forge FC home games.

Payment:
$300 per month stipend and an honorarium paid on completion of the term.

  • Game day Hours: $90 for each Tiger-Cats game worked and $65 for each Forge FC game.

REQUIREMENTS
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC Internship Program applicants must be enrolled in a degree/diploma program and receive course credit upon completing this internship. Ideal candidates must be hard-working, dedicated, self-motivated individuals with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and a passion for sports.

Please email résumé and cover letter to community@ticats.ca