FCC Fan Engagement Intern

Job Title: Fan Engagement Intern

Department: Fan Engagement

Reports to: Manager of Fan Engagement

Position Summary:

FC Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in enhancing the fan experience at FC Cincinnati and its second team. This role will support the departments’ goal of increasing the fan experience of every individual at each matchday and any other special event. This position will work an average of 20 hours a week including FCC home matches. This role is primarily based at TQL Stadium. There may be weekend, evening, and holiday hours required. This approximate internship duration is February 5^th through December 18^th. This is a paid internship and college credit is available.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in the planning and execution of various match day activations that take place at TQL Stadium and neighboring activation sights such as Washington Park
• Lead the set up and execution of fan experience areas at the stadium on match day for both FCC and its second team
• Assist with the planning and execution of public FCC events that are outside of match day
• Creatively solve problems, maintain fan relationships and improve overall fan experience
• Work closely with internal and external partners to execute event vision
• Assist in the development of FCC2 activations and fan experience touchpoints
• Ideation of new fan experience opportunities and touchpoints for FCC and its
• Lead FC Cincinnati’s Birthday Treat Program
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in event management, customer service
• Ability to problem solve in a time sensitive manner
• Flexible schedule during season with availability weekdays, weekend and/or holidays
• Self-starter that can be given a task and will take ownership for the successful execution on it
• Ability to think critically and outside the box
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
• Ability to work 2025 home matches and special events is required
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the FCC game schedule and special events

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences
• Passionate about promoting FC Cincinnati
• Ability to be a team player and enjoy working in a team environment
• Ability to interact and communicate with many different types of people and groups
• Energetic personality and excellent interpersonal skills

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Team building and networking opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.