Ticket Sales & Service Intern - Fall 2026

Essential Functions

• Aid the Sales Team and Client Services Team with prospect list compilation and database entry.
• Aid the Sales Team and Client Services Team with research and maintaining the database.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and the Sporting Club organization on game day and at other various out-of-office promotional events.
• Possess the ability to prospect new clients by networking through the community and using strategic telemarketing and communications.
• Perform various game day duties with the Sales Team and Client Services Team.

Required

• Work a minimum of two (2) days in the office, in addition to all Sporting Kansas City home games.
• Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Match Day Responsibilities

• Act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.
• Aid the Ticket Sales & Service Team in all day-to-day and event day decisions that need to be made in a quick and efficient manner.
• Provide excellent customer service to all fans at Children’s Mercy Park.
• Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.
• Always represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Self-motivating personality, eager to succeed and increase revenue.
• Demonstrate high levels of leadership, confidence, and innovation.
• High stamina and ability to handle pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with exceptional time management.
• Strong networking skills.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative.

Skills And Experience

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Sports Marketing and Management, Business, Communications, or other related field required.
• Previous coursework or desire to learn and understand the application of effective selling strategies and techniques.
• Awareness of sports industry development.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.

Physical Abilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to sit for long periods of time with occasional standing and walking.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently with the Sales Team and potential clients.
• Able to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.