LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Event Host / In-Crowd MC
Department: Fan Experience & Game-Day Activation
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Event Host / In-Crowd MC Intern brings energy, excitement, and connection to every community event or live experience.
This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by helping engage fans, families, and local partners through
on-stage hosting, crowd interaction, and event storytelling. Interns will shadow professional announcers, producers, and
entertainment coordinators to learn the art of audience engagement, timing, and live performance that transforms community
gatherings into unforgettable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with live hosting duties at community events, fundraisers, and sporting activities.
• Learn microphone techniques, stage presence, and timing for announcements and contests.
• Engage attendees through interactive games, giveaways, and sponsor spotlights.
• Support script preparation, cue coordination, and on-site logistics.
• Represent the excitement and positive community energy of the Level Up for Local movement.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Public-speaking and on-camera confidence through real-world practice.
• Understanding of event flow, entertainment timing, and audience connection.
• Experience in crowd engagement, community promotion, and sponsor collaboration.
• Insight into live event production and coordination behind the scenes.
• A foundation in communication and hosting skills for careers in media, sports, or public relations.

Level Up for Local | Community Media Internship Program
Empowering Youth and Families to Level Up, Give Back, and Support Local Fundraising

Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn
income through the Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program. This innovative initiative connects learning
with earning by rewarding participants who help small businesses, charities, and community organizations grow through
digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing,
and partnership development. Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business
representation — and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities for franchise ownership and chapter
development within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the
workforce and driving over half of private-sector GDP. Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these
business owners plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills
with local entrepreneurship to help business owners transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive.
At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends
on high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity,
technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while learning, creating a clear pathway toward career growth, business ownership, and local leadership.