About the company
Founded in 1985, AGV Sports Group is one of the oldest rider-owned and operated apparel companies in the motorcycle industry. For 20 years, we have survived by staying true to our core market of sport bike riders and road racers. Born in the early day of AGV helmets entry into the US market, AGV Sports' helmet origin gave it a unique outlook in the motorcycle apparel industry.
Our commitment to materials and design innovation has played a major role in the evolution of the AGV Sport product line. Our products are engineered to be strong, light, abrasion resistant, cool, and comfortable. From entry-level products to world class high end professional race equipment regardless of the price, AGV Sports' design is always geared for the serious rider or racer.
The list of riders who have worn AGV Sport products at some point during their career reads like a Who's Who of road racing - Randy Mamola, Loris Capirossi, Troy Bayliss, Kurtis Roberts, Steve Crevier, Ben Bostrom, Eric Bostrom, Thomas Stevens, Pascal Picotte, Roland Sands, Mike Hale, Randy Renfrow, Aaron Yates, and four-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin. Unlike most other apparel manufacturers, the identical AGV Sport products worn by the professional riders can be purchased by the general public.
In addition to the information we collect from our world-class professional riders, a lot of input is received from our customers and our own personal experience. We are passionate about the sport. All of the personnel involved in product development at AGV Sport ride and are among the sport's greatest enthusiasts.
Each product is designed by riders for riders and function is never sacrificed for aesthetics. By keeping product development and design in house and using experienced riders, we are staying true to the dedicated following of advanced riders who respect the quality and value of performance driven products.
Qualifications
Primary Requirements:
• Intermediate-expert knowledge in online social communities.
• Motorcycle enthusiasts preferred.
• Web design experience preferred.
• Experience in Web development and community software platform, KickApps, a plus.
Other Key Success Attributes:
• Experience building flash introductions, interactive elements, and application interfaces, along with a fundamental understanding of CSS/XHTML-based web design standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility; can redefine the role as needed and adapt to change.
• Seeks continuous mastery of new technical and business knowledge and encourages the same in others.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately within a variety of situations.
• Builds consensus, facilitates win-win business outcomes, gains and builds commitment to new ideas and courses of action.
• Clearly articulates, presents, and promotes ideas and issues before various audiences in professional settings.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems quickly, decisively, and independently.
• Shares information, cooperates with others, and is comfortable participating as part of a team.
Job Description
Job Description:
The intern will contribute to the development of the company’s online marketing and outreach strategies. By monitoring key online social networking sites, the intern will be involved with the company’s web strategy to assure customer communications at all touch points are maximized.
Job Responsibilities:
70% writing new content and technical expertise for the following tasks:
• Be the authorized voice of the AGV Sport communities, new online communities for motorcycle enthusiasts by moderating message boards, blogging, emailing and interacting with the community.
• Serve as the information hub, communicator and daily monitor for online activities within AGV Sport.
• Manage user submitted media, messages and emails, monitoring for inappropriate content, spammers or content that can be promoted.
• Manage user experience with how-to documentation and useful tips in communications.
• Oversee special sponsorship and contest programs and tagging.
• Manage positive community site experience through customer service and support.
• Manage content for email newsletters from contributors.
30% of tasks:
• Participate in forums, blogs and relevant communities representing AGV Sport.
• Participate in other online communities.
How to Apply:
Students wishing to apply for the internship should mail resumes to AGV Sport Intern Program, P.O. Box 378, Buckeystown, MD 21717 or e-mail resumes to interns@agvsport.com.
Contact Information:
Intern Coordinator
P.O. Box 378
Buckeystown, MD 21717 USA
Phone: 1-301-663-4550
Fax: 1-301-663-8950
E-mail: interns@agvsport.com
