Unpaid Internship, Athletics Marketing

Title:  Unpaid Internship, Athletics Marketing
Position Type: Part-Time
Department: Athletics

Overview
A sports marketing internship with the Augustana University Athletics Department offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience within an NCAA Division I and II athletic department. With 22 collegiate sports, this internship is designed to promote both Augustana Athletics and the university as a whole. Interns will gain valuable insights into the inner workings of marketing in a collegiate athletic setting, providing practical experience in various aspects of sports marketing.

This position is an unpaid position that is meant to be paired with a course for earned credit at Augustana or another higher education institution.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Assist in the planning and execution of special events, sporting event preparation, in-game entertainment, and sport-specific game scripts.
• Execute promotions, develop gameday promotions for various sports, and contribute to increasing fan and student attendance and enhancing the game-day atmosphere.
• Collaborate on creating graphic designs and managing social media content to engage fans and promote the athletics department.
• Assist in the management and fulfillment of sponsorships, ensuring proper implementation of signage and other inventory, and contributing to sponsorship pitch creation.

Title:  Unpaid Internship, Athletics Marketing
Position Type: Part-Time
Department: Athletics

Overview
A sports marketing internship with the Augustana University Athletics Department offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience within an NCAA Division I and II athletic department. With 22 collegiate sports, this internship is designed to promote both Augustana Athletics and the university as a whole. Interns will gain valuable insights into the inner workings of marketing in a collegiate athletic setting, providing practical experience in various aspects of sports marketing.

This position is an unpaid position that is meant to be paired with a course for earned credit at Augustana or another higher education institution.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Assist in the planning and execution of special events, sporting event preparation, in-game entertainment, and sport-specific game scripts.
• Execute promotions, develop gameday promotions for various sports, and contribute to increasing fan and student attendance and enhancing the game-day atmosphere.
• Collaborate on creating graphic designs and managing social media content to engage fans and promote the athletics department.
• Assist in the management and fulfillment of sponsorships, ensuring proper implementation of signage and other inventory, and contributing to sponsorship pitch creation.
• Work closely with the athletic administrative team to assist with operational needs, including general departmental operations and game-day responsibilities such as venue set-up, fan engagement, and supervising student and game-day workers.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions, dress appropriately for office hours and game days, and represent Augustana University positively.
• Interns must be available to work assigned events, including evenings, weekends, and some holiday breaks.
• Manage a variety of community involvement events Augustana Athletics runs throughout the year.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at Augustana University.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with university constituents and external supporters.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm to make a positive impact.
• Adaptable and able to handle changes in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to various aspects of athletic operations.
• General knowledge of sports and administrative operations is appreciated.
• Ability to work closely with coaches, administration, and student-athletes in a positive manner.

Applicants who advance as candidates will meet for an in-person interview. Offers will be made to successful candidates via email.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure: 

Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references 

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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