Internship-partnerships

internship, PARTNERSHIPS

Job Summary

As a **Partnerships Intern**, you will play a key supporting role in assisting the CPC Partnerships team in managing and activating commercial partnerships. Over the course of this internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in partnership administration and activation coordination. You will work closely with internal teams (including Marketing & Communications, the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, and the Sport Team) to ensure the smooth execution of partnership activities, help track partnership goals and performance, and support with the refinement of processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in sport marketing, sponsorship, and event management, particularly within the Paralympic movement.

Type: Flexible work hours

Reports To: Director, Partnerships & Business Development

Location: Remote within Canada, with travel to Ottawa if required.

Paid internship

**Main

**Responsibilities**:
**Partnership Support & Relationship Management**
- Assist in providing administrative support to the Partnerships team in managing commercial partners.
- Help track, monitor, and report on partnership goals, ensuring alignment with CPC’s objectives.
- Provide support with partner meetings, including preparation of meeting materials, scheduling, and tracking follow-ups.
- Maintain organized records of partnership activities, including schedules, budgets, and progress updates.

**Partner Activation & Event Coordination**
- Assist in the coordination and execution of partner activations and events, including logistics, communication, and material preparation.
- Help manage athlete appearance requests with our Athlete Services team and help support building out materials that could enhance and streamline this process.
- Assist with tracking budgets for partnership activations and reporting on any expenses.
- Through ideation with the Partnerships team and researching other Sport Rights Holders, build a report which explores new activation opportunities for CPC Partners.

**Reporting & Strategic Alignment**
- Help gather and organize data to track the success and impact of partnership activations.
- Assist in preparing reports on partnership performance, including key milestones and outcomes.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to provide insight to the team.

**Collaboration with Internal Teams**
- Work closely with internal teams (such as Marketing & Communications) to support the delivery of partner initiatives.
- Assist with cross-functional coordination to ensure that partnership activities align with CPC’s overall goals.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Assist with research and business development projects, including identifying new partnership opportunities.

**Qualifications**

**Education**
- University or College Diploma in Sport Management, a related field, or equivalent work experience.

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Must be a Paralympian.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Basic understanding of sports sponsorship and marketing, with an interest in Paralympic sport considered an asset.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
- High attention to detail, with a strong ability to track and manage information.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

**Personal Characteristics**
- Motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to contribute to a variety of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Adaptable, with the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

**Application Process**:
**If you share our passion for sports and are committed to the CPC values, please submit a cover letter and your resume.**

**Deadline to apply: December 16, 2024**
- Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- DESCRIPTION DE POSTE

Stage, PARTENARIATS

Résumé des fonctions

En tant que **stagiaire, Partenariats**, vous jouerez un rôle de soutien crucial auprès de l’équipe des partenariats du CPC pour la gestion et l’activation des partenariats commerciaux. Durant ce stage, vous gagnerez une expérience pratique précieuse dans la gestion de partenariats et la coordination d’activations. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec des équipes internes (y compris l’équipe du marketing et des communications, la Fondation paralympique canadienne et l’équipe des sports) pour veiller au bon déroulement des activités de partenariat, aider à faire un suivi des objectifs et des résultats des partenariats, et appuyer l’amélioration des processus. Il s’agit d’une formidable occasion pour les personnes qui s’intéressent au marketin