Title: Community Partnerships & Outreach Intern - Skyhawks Sports (Treasure Valley)
Every neighborhood in the Treasure Valley has a few people who really know their community. A school counselor, a church youth pastor, a homeschool co-op mom, a PTA president, a small business owner who sponsors everything. If those people know and trust Skyhawks, our programs fill up. If they do not, we are invisible. We are hiring an intern to make sure we are known and trusted in every corner of the Treasure Valley.
Skyhawks Sports operates across 7+ cities. As we grow, our impact on kids, coaches, and community depends on real relationships with the people who serve families every day. This internship is for someone who genuinely loves people and wants a semester of doing meaningful outreach work.
THE ROLE:
You will build our partnership pipeline city by city. Schools, churches, homeschool networks, HOAs, family businesses, community centers, and local nonprofits. Your job is to open doors and start conversations. Our leadership team closes them.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Build a target list of schools, churches, homeschool co-ops, HOAs, and community organizations in every city we serve.
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Reach out via email, phone, and in-person visits to introduce Skyhawks.
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Coordinate scholarship partnerships, joint events, and cross-promotions.
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Represent Skyhawks at community events, fairs, and school functions when appropriate.
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Track relationships and follow-ups in our CRM.
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Bring back stories and insights from the community that shape how we grow.
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Enlist a group of supportive parents to affiliate market our programs.
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Make sure we are in any relevant newsletter, bulletin board, or flyer as needed.
YOU'RE OUR PERSON IF:
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You are currently enrolled in a college or university program (college credit preferred).
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You are studying business, communications, ministry, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field.
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You are comfortable walking into a school office or church and starting a warm conversation.
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You genuinely enjoy meeting new people and remembering their stories.
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You are organized enough to follow up consistently.
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You care about the Treasure Valley and want to see kids and families thrive.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
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College credit for an accredited internship experience.
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A real portfolio of community relationships you built from scratch.
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Networking with school leaders, pastors, business owners, and community figures across the Treasure Valley.
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Mentorship from leadership on how partnership and business development actually work.
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Transportation reimbursement for in-person visits.
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Flexible hours around your class schedule.
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A letter of recommendation for standout contributors.
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The satisfaction of opening doors that put more kids on our fields.
DETAILS:
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College credit.
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6 to 12 hours per week, flexible scheduling.
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Local (Treasure Valley) required.
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Start date flexible.
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Transportation reimbursement.
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Free or reduced program rates for intern's family.
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Your college and major.
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Whether you can receive college credit.
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Which city or cities in the Treasure Valley you know best.
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A time you built a relationship or partnership from a cold introduction.
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Why this role interests you specifically.
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What is the most important thing in your life.
About Skyhawks Sports - Treasure Valley:
Skyhawks Sports, a leading sports program provider in the U.S., engages over 100,000 participants annually across more than 35 states. Our mission is to teach life skills through sports, offering SuperTots programs for children ages 2 to 5 and skill-based sports for ages 6 to 13. We provide a wide range of activities, including clinics, classes, camps, and leagues across approximately 12 sports formats. Founded in 1979, Skyhawks is dedicated to giving every child the chance to experience the joy of sports in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. Our programs promote respect, teamwork, inclusion, leadership, and sportsmanship, focusing on safety, quality, and maximum fun. Celebrating 45 years in 2024, Skyhawks has served over 2.5 million children, nurturing their dreams and building fundamental skills. Our approach ensures that every child, regardless of skill level or background, benefits from our programs. We are committed to positive childhood development through sports and adhere to a policy of equal opportunity, free from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Skyhawks Sports - Boise opened up in April of 2022 with owners Levi & Jordan. After Levi decided to separate from the Air Force, he liked the idea of running a business, working with the kids, and the community. Fast forward to now, Skyhawks has consistent year-round classes and camps throughout various parts of the Treasure Valley, with an increasing need for family programs.
