Internships

The Edinburgh Capitals are currently inviting applications be involved in an  internship. Completing a placement with the Edinburgh Capitals provides students with a behind the scenes look in a professional hockey league setting and is a valuable experience to supplement course content within a variety of programs. Most importantly, it holds the possibility of becoming a stepping stone into the sports industry.

Internship Opportunities

The purpose of these internships is to give students hands-on experience in the career area of their choice.  Most positions include office hours as well as game day responsibilities and total approximately ten – twenty hours per week.  The positions are unpaid.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Sports Management, Marketing, Ticket Sales and/or Business.

Placements are available but not limited to the following areas:

    * Marketing/Promotions
    * Event Planning and Management
    * Sales and Sponsorship
    * Communications/Public Relations
    * Operations/Administration

Positions are available from 31st June.

MARKETING INTERNSHIP

Marketing interns will assist the Marketing Department in daily and game-day duties including, but not limited to:

 - Assist with the Capitals donations program
 - Assist with the Capitals Community and schools projects
 - Assist with the Capitals fundraising program
 - Assist with Capitals Kids Events
 - Schedule game night activities, including National Anthem Singers, contacting promotional winners, etc.
 - Assist in implementation of Capitals special events, including (but not limited to) season ticket holder parties, Fan Appreciation Night and pre-game parties
 - Assist with promotions on and off the ice
 - Facilitate birthday parties on game nights
 - Assist at community events, charitable outings and mascot appearances

Requirements: Availability for game days, special events and office hours.  Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study that pertains to Sports Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or Business.  Interns must possess excellent oral and written communications skills and come to work presenting a professional appearance and behavior.  Other requirements include: the ability to work independently, capable of meeting deadlines, possess excellent computer skills, be extremely detail oriented and availabile during non-business hours.

Interested applicants should forward or e-mail a current resume and cover letter explaining qualifications for the position to:

interns@edinburgh-capitals.com

Edinburgh Capitals Marketing Internship
Murrayfield Ice Rink
Riversdale Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 5XN

GAME CREW INTERNSHIP

Game Crew personnel will assist the Marketing Department in game-night duties including, but not limited to:

  - Assist in implementation of Capitalss special events, including (but not limited to) season ticket holder parties, Fan Appreciation Night and pre-game parties
  - Assist with on-ice and in-stands promotions
  - Help with pre-game and/or post-game ceremonies
  - Assist with handouts/giveaways pre-game and/or post-game
  - Assist customers and season ticket holders at the Fan Appreciation Booth
  - Assist the mascot with game night duties
  - Coordinate game day arena setup
  - Serve as a liaison with local hockey organizations for intermission games
  - Coordinate with Slapshot and ticket sales department for execution of birthday parties on game nights

Interested applicants should forward or e-mail a current resume and cover letter explaining qualifications for the position to:

interns@edinburgh-capitals.com

Edinburgh Capitals Marketing Internship
Murrayfield Ice Rink
Riversdale Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 5XN