The Ventura Vikings Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

Manage the Ventura Vikings' interactions with the public by implementing content strategies on social media platforms. Analyze engagement data, identify trends in customer interactions, and plan digital campaigns to build community online..

Create visually engaging content for marketing materials, social media, and the team's website. Design promotional graphics, posters, and merchandise. Collaborate with other departments to support various campaigns and events.

Assist in updating and maintaining the Ventura Vikings' official website. Create and upload engaging content, including news updates, player profiles, and event information. Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the website aligns with promotional campaigns and events. Monitor website traffic and analytics to optimize user experience and content effectiveness.

Announce goals, penalties, player introductions, and other key events. Engage with the audience through energetic and informative updates. Assist in scripting announcements, coordinating with event staff, and promoting upcoming games and events to enhance the fan experience.

Accurately record game scores and player statistics during games. Update the scoresheet with goals, assists, penalties, and maintain the official record. Keep track of game time during matches, operate the game clock, record penalties, and ensure correct timing of periods, stoppages, and intermissions

Build relationships with local organizations, schools, and businesses to promote the team and engage the community. Plan and execute community events, appearances, and charitable activities with players representing the team at local functions.

Provide live, detailed commentary for Ventura Vikings broadcasts, describing the action to keep fans engaged and informed. Announce player movements, goals, assists, and penalties, ensuring accurate and exciting game coverage. Prepare by researching team and player statistics, and coordinate with the color commentator. All games are broadcasted live on FLO HOCKEY.

Record and analyze game footage to offer insights on player performance and team strategies. Edit and organize video content for coaching reviews, create highlight reels, and manage the video library. Analyze statistical data to identify trends, support game preparation with detailed reports, and collaborate with the coaching staff to enhance overall team performance.

Assist in broadcasting home games by preparing game day scripts, setting up audio and computer hardware, preparing video equipment, and operating the game day camera.

Research potential sponsors, prepare proposals, and participate in outreach efforts. Develop and execute targeted marketing campaigns using social media and email newsletters to boost ticket sales. Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities. Ensure effective communication with sponsors to maintain strong relationships and fulfill sponsorship agreements.

Coordinate and participate in promotional activities such as giveaways or special events to engage the audience, retain fans, and improve the overall fan experience. Design and plan activities on ice during intermissions as well as off-ice events like 50/50 raffles and other fan engagement activities.