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Spring 2027 | January – Late April / May
Location: Charleston, SC
Department: Front Office / Marketing & Business Development
Commitment: Minimum 16 hours per week preferred
Compensation: College course credit + $15/hour for qualifying work outside regular business hours, weekends, and matchdays
The Charleston Battery are one of the most historic professional soccer clubs in the United States, competing in the USL Championship. With a passionate fan base, a growing presence throughout the Lowcountry, and a commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences, the Battery continue to build one of the most exciting sports brands in Charleston.
We're looking for ambitious, creative, and outgoing individuals who want to be part of that growth.
About the Internship
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives outside their comfort zone, loves meeting new people, and isn't afraid to take initiative.
One day you might be creating social media content or designing a promotional graphic. The next, you could be attending a community festival, pitching a local business, making cold calls, or executing a creative guerrilla marketing campaign.
We're looking for someone who wants to make things happen, not wait for things to happen.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, plan, and execute grassroots marketing initiatives throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.
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Own and attend community events, festivals, college activations, and local business gatherings.
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Develop creative street team and guerrilla marketing campaigns to increase awareness of the Charleston Battery.
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Proactively engage with the public to promote matches, generate leads, and introduce new fans to the club.
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Identify new opportunities to expand the Battery's reach throughout the community.
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Assist with planning, organizing, and executing community events, promotional activations, and marketing initiatives.
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Take ownership of assigned events from initial concept through execution.
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Coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, staffing, and on-site activations.
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Help brainstorm new ways to create memorable fan experiences and generate excitement around the club.
Creative Marketing & Social Media
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Assist in creating engaging social media content, including short-form video, photography, and promotional graphics.
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Support graphic design needs for digital marketing, social media, grassroots campaigns, and community events.
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Brainstorm and execute creative content ideas that showcase the Battery brand, players, fans, and Charleston community.
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Support the marketing team with campaign execution and content development.
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Conduct research and build targeted prospect lists of local businesses, organizations, schools, and potential customers.
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Support the ticket sales and corporate partnerships teams with lead generation and prospecting.
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Make outbound cold calls to prospective customers and businesses.
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Assist with B2B marketing campaigns designed to generate interest in corporate partnerships and group ticket opportunities.
-
Support corporate partnership initiatives, including prospect research, outreach, activation planning, and fulfillment.
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Help identify new business opportunities throughout the Charleston market.
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Assist with the execution of matchday marketing initiatives, fan engagement activities, and sponsor activations.
-
Support grassroots promotions, giveaways, and other matchday experiences.
-
Work alongside front office staff to ensure successful execution of marketing and partnership initiatives.
-
Represent the Charleston Battery professionally while engaging with fans, partners, and guests.
Our ideal candidate is:
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Outgoing & Confident: You're naturally extroverted, love meeting people, and have no problem approaching strangers or inserting yourself into a public environment.
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A Self-Starter: You don't need someone telling you what to do every hour. You identify opportunities, take initiative, and follow through.
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Creative: You bring fresh ideas to the table, think outside the box, and enjoy finding unconventional ways to get people's attention.
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Growth-Minded: You're eager to learn, receptive to feedback, willing to make mistakes, and constantly looking to improve.
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Comfortable with Rejection: Whether you're making cold calls or approaching strangers at an event, hearing "no" doesn't discourage you.
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Versatile: You're equally willing to design a social media graphic, pick up the phone, help set up an event, or spend an afternoon promoting the club around Charleston.
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Accountable: You take ownership of your responsibilities, manage your time effectively, and follow through on commitments.
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Passionate & Energetic: You bring enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.
Qualifications
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Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic course credit for the internship.
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Preferred fields of study include marketing, business, sports management, communications, graphic design, or related disciplines.
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Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
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Comfortable engaging with the public and making outbound sales calls.
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Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
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Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar graphic design tools is a plus.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
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Reliable transportation for community events and off-site activations.
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Must be available for all Charleston Battery home matches beginning in March.
Internship Requirements & Compensation
Internship Dates: January – Late April / May 2027
Weekly Commitment: We are seeking candidates who can commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week including after hours for community events
Academic Credit: This internship is offered for college course credit. All participants must be receiving academic credit through their college or university to be eligible for the Charleston Battery internship program.
Compensation: Interns will receive $15 per hour for qualifying work performed outside regular business hours, on weekends, and on matchdays.
Matchday Attendance: Attendance at all Charleston Battery home matches beginning in March is mandatory. Candidates must be able to accommodate matchday responsibilities, including evenings and weekends.
What You'll Gain
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Real-world experience working in the front office of a professional sports organization.
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Hands-on exposure to grassroots marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketing, ticket sales, and corporate partnerships.
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Opportunities to own projects and execute your own creative ideas.
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Experience with professional sales prospecting, cold calling, and relationship building.
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The opportunity to build meaningful relationships throughout Charleston's business and sports communities.
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Direct mentorship and collaboration with Charleston Battery front office professionals.
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Tangible projects and accomplishments to add to your professional portfolio and resume.
Spring 2027 | January – Late April / May
Location: Charleston, SC
Department: Front Office / Marketing & Business Development
Commitment: Minimum 16 hours per week preferred
Compensation: College course credit + $15/hour for qualifying work outside regular business hours, weekends, and matchdays
The Charleston Battery are one of the most historic professional soccer clubs in the United States, competing in the USL Championship. With a passionate fan base, a growing presence throughout the Lowcountry, and a commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences, the Battery continue to build one of the most exciting sports brands in Charleston.
We're looking for ambitious, creative, and outgoing individuals who want to be part of that growth.
About the Internship
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives outside their comfort zone, loves meeting new people, and isn't afraid to take initiative.
One day you might be creating social media content or designing a promotional graphic. The next, you could be attending a community festival, pitching a local business, making cold calls, or executing a creative guerrilla marketing campaign.
We're looking for someone who wants to make things happen, not wait for things to happen.
Key Responsibilities
-
Identify, plan, and execute grassroots marketing initiatives throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.
-
Own and attend community events, festivals, college activations, and local business gatherings.
-
Develop creative street team and guerrilla marketing campaigns to increase awareness of the Charleston Battery.
-
Proactively engage with the public to promote matches, generate leads, and introduce new fans to the club.
-
Identify new opportunities to expand the Battery's reach throughout the community.
-
Assist with planning, organizing, and executing community events, promotional activations, and marketing initiatives.
-
Take ownership of assigned events from initial concept through execution.
-
Coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, staffing, and on-site activations.
-
Help brainstorm new ways to create memorable fan experiences and generate excitement around the club.
Creative Marketing & Social Media
-
Assist in creating engaging social media content, including short-form video, photography, and promotional graphics.
-
Support graphic design needs for digital marketing, social media, grassroots campaigns, and community events.
-
Brainstorm and execute creative content ideas that showcase the Battery brand, players, fans, and Charleston community.
-
Support the marketing team with campaign execution and content development.
-
Conduct research and build targeted prospect lists of local businesses, organizations, schools, and potential customers.
-
Support the ticket sales and corporate partnerships teams with lead generation and prospecting.
-
Make outbound cold calls to prospective customers and businesses.
-
Assist with B2B marketing campaigns designed to generate interest in corporate partnerships and group ticket opportunities.
-
Support corporate partnership initiatives, including prospect research, outreach, activation planning, and fulfillment.
-
Help identify new business opportunities throughout the Charleston market.
-
Assist with the execution of matchday marketing initiatives, fan engagement activities, and sponsor activations.
-
Support grassroots promotions, giveaways, and other matchday experiences.
-
Work alongside front office staff to ensure successful execution of marketing and partnership initiatives.
-
Represent the Charleston Battery professionally while engaging with fans, partners, and guests.
Our ideal candidate is:
-
Outgoing & Confident: You're naturally extroverted, love meeting people, and have no problem approaching strangers or inserting yourself into a public environment.
-
A Self-Starter: You don't need someone telling you what to do every hour. You identify opportunities, take initiative, and follow through.
-
Creative: You bring fresh ideas to the table, think outside the box, and enjoy finding unconventional ways to get people's attention.
-
Growth-Minded: You're eager to learn, receptive to feedback, willing to make mistakes, and constantly looking to improve.
-
Comfortable with Rejection: Whether you're making cold calls or approaching strangers at an event, hearing "no" doesn't discourage you.
-
Versatile: You're equally willing to design a social media graphic, pick up the phone, help set up an event, or spend an afternoon promoting the club around Charleston.
-
Accountable: You take ownership of your responsibilities, manage your time effectively, and follow through on commitments.
-
Passionate & Energetic: You bring enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.
Qualifications
-
Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic course credit for the internship.
-
Preferred fields of study include marketing, business, sports management, communications, graphic design, or related disciplines.
-
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
-
Comfortable engaging with the public and making outbound sales calls.
-
Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
-
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar graphic design tools is a plus.
-
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
-
Reliable transportation for community events and off-site activations.
-
Must be available for all Charleston Battery home matches beginning in March.
Internship Requirements & Compensation
Internship Dates: January – Late April / May 2027
Weekly Commitment: We are seeking candidates who can commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week including after hours for community events
Academic Credit: This internship is offered for college course credit. All participants must be receiving academic credit through their college or university to be eligible for the Charleston Battery internship program.
Compensation: Interns will receive $15 per hour for qualifying work performed outside regular business hours, on weekends, and on matchdays.
Matchday Attendance: Attendance at all Charleston Battery home matches beginning in March is mandatory. Candidates must be able to accommodate matchday responsibilities, including evenings and weekends.
What You'll Gain
-
Real-world experience working in the front office of a professional sports organization.
-
Hands-on exposure to grassroots marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketing, ticket sales, and corporate partnerships.
-
Opportunities to own projects and execute your own creative ideas.
-
Experience with professional sales prospecting, cold calling, and relationship building.
-
The opportunity to build meaningful relationships throughout Charleston's business and sports communities.
-
Direct mentorship and collaboration with Charleston Battery front office professionals.
-
Tangible projects and accomplishments to add to your professional portfolio and resume.
Front Office Assistant Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Front Office Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large employers recruit summer front office assistant interns the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings consistently across the full calendar year rather than waiting for a single hiring window.
Build a sample before you apply
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete instead. A formatted scheduling template, a documented office procedures workflow, or a client communications sample in a shared folder shows competence faster than a list of coursework alone. Name the tool you used to build it.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces competition from nationwide applicants.
Practice the front office assistant intern screen out loud
Front office assistant intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions on prioritizing competing tasks, handling difficult callers, and managing confidential information under pressure. Practice your answers aloud before the interview, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through situations as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured administrative internship programs first
Larger organizations run cohort-based administrative internship programs designed specifically for people new to the field, with rotations across front office, reception, and operations functions. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer the most structured mentorship. Identify the ones that fit your schedule and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the front office assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you spend time only on roles you can actually take.
Front Office Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a front office assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A polished sample, a completed scheduling workflow, a formatted client communications template, or a documented office procedures project, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a front office assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made. Position yourself by treating every task as visible work, asking for feedback midway through, and expressing interest early without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for front office assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently rather than waiting for a single hiring season gives you the widest set of options.
Are front office assistant internships paid?
Most professional front office assistant internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and exact figures depend on the employer. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can review that information directly on each posting before you apply.
What should a front office assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, such as calendar management systems, office suite applications, or client intake processes, with links or samples where available. Add relevant coursework in business communication, office administration, or related subjects. Keep it to one page, since hiring teams scan intern resumes quickly.
Are there remote front office assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the front office assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get front office assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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