Sport Management – October 11 Newsletter

Published on October 13, 2021

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES / TIME SENSITIVE

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.

Interested in Venue / Facility or Event Management? Prof. Must is working hard with several venue management companies like Spectra and the OakView Group to help with their employment pipelines. Fill out this form by 5:00pm on Monday November 1st to express interest in this career path. More information forthcoming.

SPORTMGMT 280 History Of Baseball In America Course – taught by Dr. Tony Lachowetz ONLINE each winter and first summer session, 4 credit History Gen Ed class. More info HERE. If you have questions or would like to see the syllabus, please email anthonyl@isenberg.umass.edu.

The McCormack Alumni E-Newsletter Committee – Looking to fill one spot on the team. An eager individual who has excellent writing skills and is a team player. The e-newsletter committee creates bi-monthly communication from the department to our alumni base. Interested in joining? Email mrandall@isenberg.umass.edu with your resume and a paragraph explaining why you’d be a great fit for the position.

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

JOBS FOR THOSE ON THE MARKET

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

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 Connect Group – Manager, Talent Marketing and Client Services– 2+ years of experience in a sales, marketing, TV production, social media, media or talent management space. See job description HERE. Please email resume to Lonny Sweet lsweet@theconnectgrp.com.

The Connect Group – Content Creator and Social Strategist – Looking for a digital savant to help the agency create digital strategy for chefs and brands they work with. See job description HERE. Please email resume to Lonny Sweet lsweet@theconnectgrp.com.

Boston Celtics – Email Marketing Operations Coordinator – Young alums make a move! 1-2 years of sports marketing and/or advertising experience preferred (remember internships count!). See full description HERE – let Prof. Must know if you apply.

Boston Celtics – Coordinator of Commercial Development and Strategy – Young alums get your start here! Collaborate with the team to help brainstorm new ideas that support partnership sales, content and digital campaigns, and youth basketball efforts. Basic background or interest in learning creative applications in Adobe suite. See full description HERE – let Prof Must know if you apply.

AHL Career Opportunity – Colorado Eagles – Ticket Sales Account Executive – Looking for a young, hungry sales professional, wanting to fill ASAP. Job Description HERE. Please send cover letter and resume to Prof. Must ASAP.

The Aspire Group – Sales and Service Manager – Northeastern University. 1-2 years of sports ticket sales experience with a minimum of 1 year in ticket sales. or service, ticketing management, and/or team leader preferred (remember internships count!). Apply through this link and let Prof. Must know if you do!

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 applications 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.

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!

2022 Bay State Summer Games Internship – Now accepting applications APPLY HERE. Based out of Woburn, MA office – 7-8 different positions open. More info HERE.

United Soccer League Club Services 2022 Spring Internship – Located in Tampa FL but open to remote! More info and apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

MLB Cleveland Guardians – Ballpark Operations Intern – Assist during spring training and duration of 2022 season. Learn more and apply HERE.

MLB Cleveland Guardians – Baseball Information Intern – Assist during spring training and duration of 2022 season. Learn more and apply HERE.

MLB Baseball Operations Summer 2022 Internship – paid internship in New York City, must currently be a junior in college. Learn more and apply HERE.

MLB Club Diversity Fellowship Program – Open to people of color and women, commitment of at least 18 months, application deadline is Friday, November 5, 2021. Learn more and apply HERE. For questions or inquiries about the fellowship program, please email dppfellowship@mlb.com.

Athelo Group Spring 2022 Internships– an athlete-marketing agency establishing effective athlete-brand partnerships. Current openings consist of Business Development, PR & Communications, and Social Media roles. Find all job descriptions HERE. All applicants must submit the following to media@athelogroup.com by October 25 to be considered:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • 30-second elevator pitch video

NXT Sports – Summer Intern for the Event and Operations Division – paid, send resume and cover letter to Colleen Cormier (colleen.cormier@nxtsports.com), application deadline is January 30th, 2022. Job description and more info 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.

Athletes First Internship – NFL Agency Internship (Seasonal Role). Application deadline is November 2, 2021. More Info and apply through Handshake HERE.

Wasserman Brands and Properties Spring 2022 Internship – Spring 2022 Wasserman Brands and Properties Internship Application and More Info HERE. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

Wasserman Other Open Internships– part-time, remote, unpaid. Variety of open positions, include but not limited to: Social Media and Digital Marketing (The Collective) Design, Social Media and Influencer Marketing, Social Media & Graphic Design Must be eligible to receive academic credit. Learn More and Apply HERE.

Converse Summer 2022 Internships – Multiple Roles and Departments.

Technology, Content Creation, Business Associate, Business Analyst, and Business Planning.  View all and apply HERE. Candidates must:

  • Currently be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a college or university
  • Have a graduation date between December 2022 and Spring 2023 (currently the equivalent of an undergraduate junior) –> This is a hard requirement.
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Be able to provide proof of permanent work eligibility in the U.S.

Boston Red Sox “Junior Sales Academy” – Sales Intern – APPLY HERE.

Pioneer Valley Tip-Off Class Game Day Team – Weekend of December 10th– If you want to get involved with a premier basketball showcase event hosted by McCormack Student Leaders Club (the Pioneer Valley Tip-Off) and gain amazing experience to add to your resume and build your skills, apply below for positions on GameDay operations and/or video team! (Open to all grades and all majors)” Apply HERE.

Connecticut Sports Management Group – Masters Games and Nutmeg State Games – Volunteers Needed for Fall and Winter Events! Schedule of Events and Registration info HERE. If interested, email nutmeg@csmg.org.

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.

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.

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 Entertainment – is 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 Spring 2022 HERE. Flexible schedule and earn anywhere from 3-12 credits.

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.

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

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.

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.

New England Sports & Entertainment Career Fair hosted by Springfield Thunderbirds at MassMutual Center – November 12 3-5 pm. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet sports employers from organizations looking to fill various intern and entry level positions! All attendees will receive a ticket to see the Thunderbirds take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:00pm ET. Register HERE.

Michigan Sport Business Conference – November 5, 2021. Hybrid/remote option available. Register and secure you spot here: MSBC10 Tickets

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

RESOURCES

Spring Registration begins November 8, 2021! Use this document to help answer your questions now so when the time comes you are ready to select classes.

CLUB NEWS

McCormack Student Leaders (MSL): Tuesday October 19th at 6:30-7:30 pm

Meet in front of Flavin auditorium (ISOM 137)

Women in Sport Management (WISM): Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:30-7:30 pm

Strategy and Analytics (MSA): Monday October 25, 2021 at 6:00-7:00 pm

Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS): Tuesday October 12 at 6:30-7:30 pm

  • Twitter: @ADSUMASS
  • Instagram: @adsumass
  • Website: adsumass.org
  • Facebook: Association of Diversity in Sport
By Becca Smith
Becca Smith McCormack Career Peer
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