Game Day Fan Experience Internship

About the role

The Trenton Ironhawks are members of the ECHL and play home games at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey. Entering their inaugural season in 2026-27 as the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders and the AHL’s Hamilton Hammers, the Ironhawks are bringing professional hockey back to Trenton and are committed to creating an exciting, high‑energy game day experience for fans throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. The internship program is designed to help you apply college‑learned knowledge and skills to a professional sports setting, supporting the mission to put on an exciting and memorable game day experience.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and implementation of gameday activities, production elements, and promotional activations.
• Act as a representative of the Trenton Ironhawks, creating and promoting a positive fan environment through positive interactions with fans, performers, and staff.
• Work with staff to create and develop new fan engagement opportunities.
• Research and present ideas to enhance in‑arena presentation and game‑specific theme night elements.
• Work with Ironhawks sponsors to ensure contractual obligations are properly executed on game day.
• Attend most home games.
• Distribute giveaway items and promotional materials.
• Assist with merchandise sales and team shop operations.
• Assist with theme nights, giveaways and special events.
• Assist with sponsor activations, signage, promotions and in‑game elements.
• Work with local media to facilitate their game day obligations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dependable, creative, energetic and willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing game situations.
• Ability to complete projects on tight deadlines.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; can lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work non‑traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule

This in‑person internship runs from October 2026 to April 2027 (or at the completion of the playoffs). Interns are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation to and from CURE Insurance Arena; reimbursement for travel, gas, lodging, etc. is not offered.