Strategic Programs Postgraduate Internship Job Eugene area,Oregon USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Strategic Programs Postgraduate Intern

The Strategic Programs Postgraduate Intern will work directly with the grassroots marketing team on the support and execution of assigned programs and initiatives. This position will focus on day-to-day and event operations for all assigned programs and initiatives, program marketing and community engagement. This is a 10-month paid internship and will run from November 2, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is primarily responsible for the following duties:

Direct oversight of all assigned programs and initiatives through:

Assisting in the ideation of experiences and implementation of operating plans,
Serve as main point of contact and manage program operations at games-time,
Promoting programs and initiatives within the community and recruiting youth to participate.

Provide excellent customer service and quality delivery of benefits for each assigned program and initiative, including, but not limited to:

Oversight of all print and digital marketing efforts,
Collaborating to provide early registration for preferred groups,
Prepare the necessary participant and volunteer manuals to ensure successful delivery at games-time.

Assist the Grassroots Marketing Coordinator with all on-site activations.

Deliver projects that meet the expected results on time and within budget.

Establish, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on assigned projects.

Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

EMPLOYEE will be given additional tasks, not previously mentioned, which are needed to maintain the success of COMPANY, or as directed by the EMPLOYEE's supervisor. Track Town USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in hosting premier track and field events, creating a supportive environment for elite athletic performances, being a leader in sustainable sport practices, and inspiring the next generation of track and field athletes and fans.

The organization was responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships, the , and 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships, the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, and the 2016, 2020, and 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Track & Field. In partnership with USA Track & Field, the organization brought the 2022 World Athletics Championships to the United States for the first time.

Track Town delivers the Wanda Diamond League's recurring Prefontaine Classic, recognized as one of the world's best track and field meets. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.