LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Hospitality & Guest Services / VIP Sponsor Relations
Department: Fan Experience & Community Partnerships
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Hospitality & Guest Services Intern plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for VIP sponsors,
partners, and special guests at community and game-day events. This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by ensuring
every sponsor and guest feels valued and appreciated, strengthening long-term relationships that sustain local fundraising
and community development. Interns gain professional experience in event hospitality, sponsor relations, and service coordination,
learning how genuine care and professionalism create lasting impressions.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist VIP guests, sponsors, and partners during events and community functions.
• Coordinate seating, dining, and access arrangements for hospitality areas.
• Support sponsor recognition, gift presentations, and media moments.
• Collaborate with event and marketing teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Maintain an organized, polished, and professional atmosphere in all sponsor areas.
• Gather feedback to help improve future hospitality and partnership programs.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Professional experience in guest relations, event hospitality, and customer service.
• Understanding of sponsorship recognition, relationship management, and brand alignment.
• Development of communication, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, media, and marketing partners.
• A strong foundation in representing community programs to business leaders and sponsors.

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.