Sport Management – September 20th Newsletter

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES / TIME SENSITIVE

New York Mets on Campus Friday October 1st. Recruiting for both Full-Time Inside Sales Reps and Inside Sales Interns. Learn More and apply here by Monday 9/27 for a Friday 10/1 Interview.  

Isenberg Career Day – Virtual – W 9/29 10:00-3:00. Students may begin signing up for 1:1 appointments with recruiters in Handshake at 8:00 a.m. on W 9/22. More info HERE.

Minor League Sports Virtual Ticket Sales Career FairCareer fair being held November 9-10, 2021. Screening for Internships, Seasonal positions, and Entry-level Ticket Sales role, all applications need to be submitted by October 29, 2021. Recent graduates, December grads, and those that are in the Classes of 2022 or 2023. Internships and Seasonal Positions: Apply HERE. Entry Level Ticket Sales Positions: Apply HERE.

Connecticut Sun – Free PLAYOFF Tickets! 9/28 and 9/29. Time TBD. Place: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT.

Sign up here by Friday 9/24 to be included.

Pro Sport Connection– Calling all Top Talent! 2021 grads, Current Seniors (especially those graduating in December) & Grad students!  Get the Pro Sport Connection with Kraft Sports & Entertainment and the New England Revolution Front Office with your own 1 on 1!

  • Learn more about the unique organizational structure and how fellow UMass Alumni contribute to the organizations success.
  • Network with Hiring Managers and recent UMass grads to ask questions and build your brand.
  • Please reach out to the Revs IS Manager, Tyler Iarussi, to set up a zoom / call / or meeting

McCormack Internship Office Open Hours- If you are looking for help on internship credits, TeamWork Online, utilizing McCormack Resources or general help finding internships, please attend the new Open Hours with student/grad staff from the McCormack Internship Office. To drop in, go to Isenberg N304 (3rd floor on the new side of the building).

For more information go HERE.

Fall Drop-In hours: Monday: 2:30-3:00, Tuesday 10:00-1:30, Wednesday 12:00-3:30, 4:00-5:00, Thursday 10:00-1:30.

JOBS FOR THOSE ON THE MARKET

Positions are automatically deleted after 6 weeks. Find Old Newsletters and Previous Job/Internship Postings HERE.

Boston Celtics – CRM Analyst – Prior CRM experience as an end user, analyst, or administrator, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Info and application instructions HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

USA Gymnastics – Programs Assistant – Remember Internships count as work experience. More information and application instructions HERE. Let prof. Must know if you apply.

CSM Sports & Entertainment – Sales Coordinator – Get your start in proprieties and sponsorship. Apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you do.

Popular Sport Job Boards: TEAMWORK ONLINE ; National Sports Marketing Network; Sports Business Solutions ; Front Office Sports ; Jobs in Sport Tech  ; IAVM ; Intiix ; NCAA Market ; Women Leaders in College Sport ; Baller Careers ; Openly HQ; CoSIDA, Learfield Properties

The Washington Football Team – Inside Sales Representative. Apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you do.

Boston Celtics Corporate Partnerships Activation Manager – Serve as the day-to-day contact for execution and fulfillment of assigned Corporate Partners. Learn more HERE.

Inside Sales – Monumental Sports & Entertainment – a great place to get your start. Learn more and apply here. Let Prof. Must know if you do.

American Hockey League. Multiple entry level roles in ALL departments around the country. See the FULL list HERE and let Prof. Must know if you apply to ANY of them.

Sales Support Representative at On Deck Sports in Braintree MA.  Details and apply HERE – let Prof. Must know if you do.

Boston Celtics – Assistant Business Operations Manager – serve as a key member of day-to-day operations providing exceptional support to the team. You’ll be responsible for assisting in the creation and functionality of all Celtics ticketed events, overseeing the audit of incoming revenue as it relates to tickets, and servicing outside department’s requests as needed. More info and application instructions HERE.

Detroit Pistons – Account Executive. More info and apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you do.

Tokio-Marine HCC specialty Under Writing for the Bonds/Sweepstakes line of business. You will be in good hands as TM-HCC is a top employer of McCormack Grads. More info and link to apply HERE, let Prof. Must know if you do.

Boston Celtics – Member Experience Executive – manage the year-round membership experience & annual retention of their assigned season ticket members as well as support the development and execution of all member benefit programs, events and game day experiences. More info and application instructions HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

NY Mets – Account Executive – Season Ticket Account Services. A fantastic place to start your career in sport. Learn more and apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

INTERNSHIPS / PART-TIME ROLES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

TeamWork Online – Over 270 Open Internships!

UMASS Football Video Intern – will train, working knowledge of football a plus but not required. Will start ASAP through May 1st 2022. Pay is a $1,000 scholarship. Approximately 2.5 hours per week, 4 days a week out of season, plus travel and game days during season.  For more information and to apply contact Bill Sisler: wsisler@admin.umass.edu

National Sports Marketing Job Board- Over 20 REALLY GOOD Internships.

Delaware North –Internships in Social Media, Finance, Human Resources, and Accounting! Click Here to see them ALL.

Orchards Golf Club – Part-time. Pays $18+ per hour. More info and apply HERE.

UMASS Athletics: Marketing Internship (unpaid) – Perform the coordination and logistics of set up and execution of UMass Athletics gameday fan experiences and hospitality offerings. Furthermore, tasked with carrying out various elements of the 2021-2022 strategic marketing plans. Learn more and apply HERE.

The Mullins Center is hiring for a variety of part-time staff positions. Work on campus, gain experience and get paid!

All positions and application information HERE.

RealTime Sports – Marketing and Operations Intern. – A brand new sports betting app based out of UMass, has officially launched.  See the internship description and application instructions HERE.

The Players Impact – Fall Internship: 1Social Media, 1 Business Analyst. Remote. Unpaid. Founded in 2017 to shed light on the lack of resources and opportunities for many professional athletes & artists looking to learn more about the world of business, investing, entrepreneurship and more. Details and applications HERE.

Wasserman Fall 2021 Internshipspart-time, remote, unpaid. Variety of open positions, include but not limited to: Design, Communications & PR, Football, Social Media and Influencer Marketing, Athlete Social Media & Digital Marketing – Football, Graphic Design – Football, Athlete Marketing – Football, Public Relations. Must be eligible to receive academic credit. Learn More and Apply HERE.

MAX Field Hockey – Content & Social Media Marketing Intern. Intern will contribute to the growth of creative and engaging website and social media content, as well as marketing that increases traffic to MAXFieldHockey.com. More details and application instructions HERE. Applications will be reviewed as received and position will be filled as soon as possible.

Navigate Sports and Entertainmentis looking to hire inters for three functional areas: Primary Research Analyst, Sponsorship Research/ Consulting Analyst, and Sales/Marketing. Click on each of the job titles to learn more. Apply HERE.

Home Field LLC is a full-service sport facility located in Centerbrook, CT, with a focus on Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball – Home Field Internship Application

Connecticut College Sports Information Internship. More info and application instructions for Fall 2021 HERE and Spring 2022 HERE. Flexible schedule and earn anywhere from 3-12 credits.

The Montage Group Fall 2021 Internship. PAID. Hybrid – looking for motivated and passionate individuals that are interested in broadcasting, marketing, and/or general business within the sports industry to create client reels, conduct media outreach and more. Learn more and application instructions here.

The United Soccer League – Work Experience Program has something for everyone. All non-local interns may participate in the program remotely.  Further details on: USL’s Work Experience Program Further details on: USL League Office

Fall 2021 opportunities available: Club Services; Broadcasting; Creative Services; Graphic Design; Digital Asset & Video Production; Digital Services; Digital Solutions; Operations; Youth Development & Special Projects; Super Y League (SYL) Operations; W League Operations; Inclusion & Diversity

  • How to apply: All interested candidates must apply through TeamWork Online.
  • Interviewing process: Business leaders will reach out to those qualified candidates to schedule a phone interview. We plan to make final offers by end of July.
  • Eligibility requirements: All candidates must be eligible to receive college credit from an accredited College/University to participate in USL’s Work Experience Program. All remote candidates must have access to a computer/laptop with reliable internet service.
  • Let Prof Must know if you apply.

The Kinship Advisors – looking for interns in the following positions: Business Development, Social Media, Graphic Design, and Program Support. These internships are part-time, but we’re looking to fill them with individuals who consider themselves to be full-time learners. The Kinship Advisors works to foster and enhance the relationships between professional sports and the communities that support them… and other really cool projects! This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. More info and application instructions HERE.

CT Sport Management Fall 2021 Internship- Fall 2021 opportunities are open to intern and assist with Nutmeg State Games. See job requirements and instructions on how to apply here.

2022 U.S. Open Golf Championship in Brookline, MA.  Parking and Transportation Internships. PAID. Interns will be working in Parking, Transportation, Scheduling and Payroll. Students will get hands on experience assisting in the coordination of two of the marquee sporting events in the world. Applications are rolling so if interested apply ASAP. More info and application instructions HERE. Email you resume and brief statement of interest to:  Richard Ministro rministro@countryclubservicesinc.com

CK Talent – Remote. Unpaid. Looking for interns in the following departments: Business Analysis, Social Media, Graphic Design, and Creative Department. More details and application instructions HERE.

Other Remote Internships

Sponsor United – Sponsor University (sport/unpaid)

Paragon One – Remote Externships  (nonsport / paid)

Parker Dewey – Micro-Internships (nonsport / paid)

EDUCATIONAL/NETWORKING/WEBINARS

Minor League Sports Virtual Ticket Sales Career Fair – Screening for Internships, Seasonal positions, and Entry-level Ticket Sales role, all applications need to be submitted by October 29, 2021. Looking to present candidates in the beginning of November 2021, Internships and Seasonal Positions: Apply HERE. Entry Level Ticket Sales Positions: Apply HERE.

Michigan Sport Business Conference – 11/5/21. Hybrid/remote option available. Register and secure you spot here: MSBC10 Tickets

The Michigan Sport Business Conference BIG Initiative annually recognizes 10 outstanding student leaders across the country who have achieved an exceptional level of success. Applicants must be current undergraduate students with a passion for the sport industry and demonstrate a truly remarkable curriculum vitae. Winners come from across from the nation with varying backgrounds and interests and go on to work in a variety of esteemed sport business companies. Our Big Initiative Application will be open until September 24th. The 10 winners will be honored during the conference as well as receive other exclusive networking opportunities. The link to apply is: BIG Initiative application. Please reach out to Isabelle Wilson at iswilson@umich.edu with any questions

Alumni Roundtable #7 – From the latest UMass Sport Management Executive Roundtable, these alums share their insights on leadership and culture building during COVID and provide tips for students, featuring:

  • Joe Fitzgerald – VP, NHL Events
  • Pamela Levine – SVP, Marquee Brands
  • Scott Savran – Scout Sports & Entertainments, Sr Manager, Property Consulting and Analytics
  • Laurel Hosmer – Director of Athletic Development, St Josephs
  • David Haynes- Director of Player Procurement, LA Angels
  • Nancy Gonsalves – Director of Logistics, USOPC
  • View Alumni Round Table #7 HERE / Access previous Alumni Roundtables HERE

Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification, a free online course dedicated to this new era of collegiate athletics brought to you by Front office Sports. More info and register HERE.

2022 National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship & Conference A premier opportunity for students to learn and land a sales job in sports! The Conference is open to any student. A speed sell competition, presentations from sales leaders from across the country and more will be on the schedule. The Qualifier is online (and FREE) in November. The Championship and Conference will be at State Farm Arena in February. Basic information is here. Registration is here.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Women’ Summit for Careers in Football – We are pleased to offer this to students in order to strengthen the pipeline for women in football. Buccaneers Co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz further emphasized the diversity of the program when she said “This is insight that any Bucs fan would enjoy, and it also provides tangible advice for career development. Creating exposure and awareness of the many opportunities that exist in football is key, but so is helping women take those next steps – and that’s something we’re proud to do.”

Watch the First Instalment Here       Sign up for Free Future Sessions HERE

Front Office Sports College Newsletter- FOS has a weekly newsletter that will assist students in staying up to date on important happening in sports directly from the professionals over the summer break. Subscribe here.

McCormack RESOURCES

How to set up your TeamWork Online Profile – We have created a video to go through the steps of how to create your TeamWork Online profile and activating your TeamWork U benefits. Watch the video here.

TeamWorkOnline Profile Reviews- The McCormack Internship Office will now be conducing reviews of students TeamWork Online Profiles. In order to take advantage of this service, apply to this mock job position and attend the internship office open hours. For more information on how to fully utilize this service, go here.

CHASE CAREER CENTER LINKS

Chase 2021 Career Peer Team– The Chase Career Peers are trained and ready to assist students with resumes, networking and LinkedIn profiles, career fair and interview preparation, and career research. Please visit the Chase Career Peer website to review Peer bios and virtual walk-in hours, learn more about the program, or listen to the Career

Peer HubChats podcast. Virtual resources such as remote career counseling and resume review / Variety of professional development topics

CLUB NEWS

McCormack Student Leaders: Tuesday September 21st at 6:30

Meet in front of Flavin auditorium (ISOM 137)

Women in Sport Management (WISM): Kickback with McCormack!

Thursday, September 23rd 5:30 – In the tents outside of Isenberg Come out and meet your classmates and faculty in fun and relaxed environment!

Strategy and Analytics (MSA):

Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS):

  • Twitter: @ADSUMASS
  • Instagram: @adsumass
  • Website: adsumass.org
  • Facebook: Association of Diversity in Sport

 

By Emily Must
Emily Must Internship Director: Great for Help with Sport Industry Exploration and Earning Credits for Your Internship