Sponsorship Intern
Group 1001

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001's culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets - our employees.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sponsorship Intern to join our team for an exciting summer internship centered around our sports and community partnerships portfolio. This position will provide valuable hands-on experience in event management, hospitality, on-site activation, brand building, marketing, communications and social media. The intern will have the opportunity to work on various projects with a particular focus on two key initiatives: Month of May activations (Indy 500) and our 1001 Hours of Impact (June - August) giving campaign. At the end of the internship, you will leave with real world, data-backed success that will be invaluable in the job market.

Benefits:

• Exposure to all areas of the sponsorship department and adjacent departments like communications, marketing and Human Resources
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities within the organization
• Opportunity to attend major sporting and community events in the Indianapolis area

Main Accountabilities:

• Assist with Month of May activations that include sponsorship of the Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge
• Work with the hospitality team to deliver a first-class guest-experience for all guests at events
• Create communication plans for leadership and guests
• Assist in the execution of our 1001 Hours of Impact campaign from event logistics to creating flyers to working with partners to build impactful events for employees to volunteer
• Set up and work activation spaces at events like the Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge, Brickyard 400, WNBA All-Star Game, etc.
• Create social media posts and supporting copy around content for our sponsorships
• Ideate activation concepts for upcoming events
• Create recap decks to summarize our sponsorship of the Indy 500 and the 1001 Hours of Impact campaign

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in sports management, hospitality, marketing, communications or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, positive, professional environment
• Ability to maintain high standards including confidential information

Benefits Highlights:

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001's benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company's Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

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