The New England Free Jacks are greater Boston’s explosive and excitable professional rugby
team competing in Major League Rugby (MLR), the premier North American professional
competition, representing all the greatness of the six New England states on and off the field.
Coming off our championship season in 2023, we’re actively looking for a Corporate
Partnerships Intern for our 2024 season who is eager to help build out our portfolio, add new
partners to our team, and gain hands on experience with one of the fastest growing leagues in
the country.
If you’re interested in learning what it takes to generate sponsorships; from prospecting and
outreach to negotiating and closing to delivering and reporting, we want to hear from you!
You will report directly to the Director of Corporate Partnerships and be heavily involved in all
aspects of the organization. We want someone who loves the sports business and, above all,
has a relentless work ethic.
This position is an unpaid part time 6-month commitment from January 1 st to June 30 th .
All applicants must be eligible to receive academic credit.
Days and hours are flexible along with the ability to work remotely.
Responsibilities:
● Assist with prospecting new businesses, create target lists, collect contact information,
make calls and emails as necessary
● Identify new revenue streams and upsell opportunities
● Utilize HubSpot to track activities and pipelines towards annual goals
● Setup and breakdown of game day sponsor activations, stadium logistics, fan
giveaways/contests and other marketing initiatives
● Work with partners and other department heads to make sure all partnership
deliverables are executed on time
Requirements:
● Pursuing a degree in Sport Management/Administration, Marketing, or a similar field
● Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
● Experience with Microsoft Office / Google Suite is a must
● Strong customer relationship skills
● Prior sales or marketing experience is a plus
● Photoshop experience is a plus
● Experience with SponsorUnited and Relo Metrics a plus
● Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work most, if not all, Free Jacks home matches on weekends
Match Dates: To Be Confirmed
How to Apply
Email your resume to ashley.wobbe@freejacks.com with the subject line “Corporate Partnership Intern”