Sport Management Newsletter – January 24 2022

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES / TIME SENSITIVE

U.S Soccer She Believes Summit – is a two-day hybrid event featuring speakers from the sports industry and beyond. This milestone event aims to inspire and provide young, female attendees with the tools needed to help secure their first jobs in their chosen careers. The 2022 Summit will take place at Hudson Loft in Los Angeles and virtually via the SheBelieves Hub.

Registration Link

Dates: Friday March 18, 2022 08:00 AM – Saturday, March 19, 2022 04:30 PM

Priced from $15.00

Alumni Roundtable #7 – The panel shared their insights and opinions on a range of new revenue streams ranging from cryptocurrency sponsorship and legal sports betting to NFTs  and “grab & go” concession stands. Incredibly informative panel!

  • Take Nakamura – President & CEO, Blue United
  • Brenna Dykta – Senior Account Manager, 160over90/Endeavor
  • Russ Spielman – VP at athlete rep firm GSE Worldwide
  • Adina Erwin – GM of Barclays Center
  • Dan Marguli – Senior Director of Programming and Acquisition at ESPN

View Alumni Round Table #7 HERE

Philadelphia Eagles Virtual Diversity Development Series. exciting event and networking opportunity for diverse students that have interest in learning more about our openings and connecting with our front office executives. This event is limited to 40 participants to ensure adequate networking and interaction with our staff. All event details and requirements are included HERE.

WINS Risers Program.  WINS is a PR agency on a mission to influence gender equality in the C-suite across the sports business In the Risers Program, our CEO, Amie Sheridan, works with a small group of women throughout the year to help them establish their reputations, build their networks, and get comfortable with doing the uncomfortable to crush their career goals in sports and entertainment. Applications for the 2022 program are being accepted through January 31, 2022. Here are the details: https://www.wins.media/risers

The Mullins Center – Operations Staff/Changeover Crew – Want some more event ops/facility management experience? More students needed ASAP! Job description and APPLY HERE!

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 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  ; Jobs in Sport Analytics, IAVM ; Intiix ; NCAA Market ; Women Leaders in College Sport ; Baller Careers ; Openly HQ; CoSIDA, Learfield Properties; Team USA

Event Sponsor Sales Manager – Remote – Ventures Endurance. 1+ years of experience selling integrated sponsorships to local, regional and/or national brands (internship count).  Learn more and apply here. Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Colorado Rockies – Account Representative, Ticket Sales. Learn more and apply here. Reach out to alum Emma Dennis if you do: emma.dennis@rockies.com

Tepper Sports & Entertainment – Minorities in Sports Post-Grad Fellowship.  12-month, rotational program that will provide meaningful professional experiences across four departments: marketing, ticketing, digital and events providing a well-rounded experience so that the participant garners the understanding of what a career in each line of the business would entail. Learn more and apply here.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment – Women in Sports Post-Grad Fellowship.  12-month, rotational program that will provide meaningful professional experiences across four departments: marketing, ticketing, digital and events providing a well-rounded experience so that the participant garners the understanding of what a career in each line of the business would entail. Learn more and apply here.

University of Miami Athletics – Client Experience specialist. Full-time salaried position with Tuition Remission for the Masters in Sports Administration program. Learn more and apply HERE.

Hartford Wolf Pack – New Business Specialist – Learn more and apply here. Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Boston Red Sox – Inside Sales Representative, Red Sox Sales Academy – Learn more and apply here. Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Team USA – Various Roles Available. See them all here.

NY Yankees – Technical Services Coordinator. Ideal applicant will be computer savvy where they can install software and hardware on computers, connect printers, etc. and possess great customer service skills and help-desk experience. See Job description and apply via this link and let Prof. Must know if you do.

Team4Front is hiring multiple positions, locations and levels! Team4Front is a full-service, innovation, partnerships, analytics & digital media agency with a worldwide presence and a 3-time winner of the Front Office Sports ‘Best Employers in Sport’ Award. Check out all openings HERE.  Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Delaware North – Browse this job board for multiple positions available HERE!

Pegula Sports and Entertainment Ticket Sales Executive, Rochester Americans. Learn more and apply Here. If you are a Sport Management major and if you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Genesco Sports Enterprises – Coordinator, Venues and Hospitality. Details HERE. Let us know if you apply here.

MKTG S+E – January Trainee  Program – Hospitality & Events – six-month, full time program, December grads ONLY, Learn more HERE and APPLY HERE, If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Miami Dolphins – Ticket Sales RepresentativeSee job details and APPLY HERE. Looking for a diverse candidate for a January 2022 start date!

Major League Baseball Players Inc. – Administrative Coordinator/Operations AnalystSee job description HERE. Interested? Send resume to aaron@prodigysearch.net. If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Washington Football Team – Inside Sales Representative – Starting January 2022, Looking for a Dec 2021 grad. More details and APPLY here. If you are a Sport Management major and if you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Scout 360 – Coordinator, Analytics & Partnership Impact Measurement – Potential Scouting Opening…Coming first quarter of 2022! Looking for a Dec 2021 graduate, Job description HERE.

The Kraft Group – Corporate Partnerships Coordinator – 1-3 years of experience (internships count!) and have a working knowledge of sports and entertainment sponsorships. The candidate will contribute to the overall service of corporate partnerships for the New England Patriots, New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium, and Patriot Place. Learn more and apply HERE – If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Harlem Globetrotters – Group Sales Executive – Details and application link HERE.

2023 FISU World University Games in Lake Placid, NY! Multiple openings at all levels. Details and application links HERE. If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Audacy Inc. – Campaign Manager – A great opportunity to enter the media industry for Dec 2021 graduates, job location preferably in the NY area but can be flexibles, more details and APPLY HERE.

Washington Nationals – Analyst for Baseball Research & Development TeamLearn more and APPLY HERE.

Membership Services Executive – Sporting Kansas City Job Description, more details and APPLY HERE. If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Tyson Group – Business Development Representative (BDR) PAID Part and Full-Time Roles Available – Learn while your earn and get help with career placement! Open to college seniors on track to graduate May 2022, more details HERE and click on flyer HERE– Interested? Contact Brandon Lawrence brandon.lawrence@tysongroup.com

MKTG just posted the next round of Trainee positions! These positions will run from January-June 2022 and they’re posted HERE.

Detroit Pistons – Account Executive, Ticket Sales – Interested? Apply HERE. If you are a Sport Management major and you apply, Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Sun Country Golf House – Player Development Manager – More details and how to apply HERE.

CSM Sport & Entertainment New Job Postings – Interested in SBC Careers? APPLY TODAY! Click HERE for all postings.

NHL Account Executive – Partnership Marketing – must have a minimum of 1-3 years of marketing experience in partnership marketing, client service and/or sponsorship sales with a sports/entertainment property, agency, and/or a consumer brand – See job description HERE, Interested? Reach out to Christina Clauson (ckehoe@nhl.com)

Discovery Land Company – Join the Discovery Land Company at one of their many golf resorts around the world. Check out this link for all current openings.

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.

INTERNSHIPS / PART-TIME ROLES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

SPRING 2022 INTERNSHIPS

Office Director – Seasonal – Maplegate Golf School – The BUSY Maplegate Golf School needs an organized and motivated director to help coordinate five Golf Professionals and multiple programs and events.

Start and end date: 3/11-8/26. Pay Rate $24 per hour

  • March/April – part time – remote (approx. 10 hours per week)
  • May – August Full Time – hybrid (approx. 30+ hours per week, vacation in July)

Job Description and  and application instructions HERE. Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Amherst Youth Baseball – Marketing, sponsorship and event intern. Details and application information HERE. They are looking for someone to start asap so if interests apply today!

UMASS Women’s Lacrosse Student Manager – PAID. See HERE for details and application instructions. Apply ASAP. MUST be available for Monday & Wednesday practices which are 1-3:30pm.

New Hampshire Golf Association 8-Month Internship – paid. March-November (start flexible for graduating students).  See details and applicant instructions here. Deadline February 11 2022.

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 2022 strategic marketing plan. Learn more and apply HERE.

Navigate Sports and Entertainmentis looking to hire a Spring intern that is a hard worker with good communication skills. Short form writing skills/creativity are definitely a plus for this role. This Intern will be eligible to receive a McCormack Scholarship. Learn more about the role HERE. Apply HERE. Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

Amherst Regional High School- Girls Tennis Coach. Season runs March 21, 2022 through June 2, 2022. Pay Rates depend on experience. Apply HERE.

Team Services and Communications, Graduate Assistant, Boston Bruins. You will support day-to-day operations for the team and family services. This is a season-long position that runs through July 31, 2022. Learn more and apply HERE.

Peak Performance SoccerCurrently there are three part-time positions (approximately 10 hours per week): Sales/Marketing; Operations; Special Media.  to be filled commensurate with experience.  All internships will be done virtually. Description and application instructions here. Deadline 1/21/22 but preference given to early applicants.

Amherst College Men’s Lacrosse Intern – help manage practice logistics as well as some office duties, data entry, database management, etc.  It would be around 12 hours a week and unpaid.  Lots of SWAG though. Hours will be around 3:30-6 weekdays. Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Coach Sean Woods ASAP. swoods@amherst.edu

Amherst College – Athletic Communications Intern – PAID, 20 hour/week internship beginning ASAP extending through the end of the spring academic year (with the possibility to stay on again next year), APPLY HERE!

Women’s Football Alliance, Professional Football League – Social Media Internship – January-June 2022, 10-12 hours/week, remote, Learn more HERE. Interested? Send resume and letter of interest to lisa.king@wfaprofootball.com. Application deadline is December 31, 2021. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

Red Sox Baseball Operations InternLearn more and APPLY HERE!

Red Sox Junior Sales Academy – Jan 2022-June 2022, Learn more and APPLY HERE, **You do not need to be a December Grad, but you do need to commit 40 hours per week on site, if you are not graduated, and a senior, this can qualify for 12 credits of internship and count for 2 sport electives! Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

Tampa Bay Bucs – Multiple Out of Season Internships! Run February 2022-July 2022, Learn more and APPLY HERE.

Philadelphia Phillies – Internships available! Learn more and APPLY HERE.

2022 USGA Boatwright Internship – Arizona Golf Association – 9-12 months PAID (flexible start/end date), have to be in the Phoenix (local) Scottsdale area, job description and how to APPLY HERE.

Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) Spring 2022 Internship – available for 2 students and includes a $500 stipend, primarily remote with the exception of championship weekends, minimum of 10 hours/week, position description HERE, Interested? Send cover letter and resume to Jennifer Laney jlaney@yccc.edu.

GDA Hockey – New England Scouting Opportunity Spring 2022 PAID internship! More details and job description HERE. Interested? Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Jay Jenkins jay.jenkins@gdahockey.com. Let Prof. Must know if you apply.

Tyson Group – Business Development Representative (BDR) Internship – January-June 2022, goal to receive full-time offer after program, more details HERE and click on flyer HERE– Interested? Contact Brandon Lawrence brandon.lawrence@tysongroup.com

Free Jacks College Ambassador Program – Become an ambassador today for the 2022 Major League Rugby Season! Learn more and Apply HERE.

The 33rd Team Business Development Intern – open to seniors and grad students, responsibilities would include developing a business plan, company outreach and plan execution, job description HERE, please send the following to ben@the33rdteam.com:

  • Resume
  • If you have worked in Business Development previously, send over some growth strategies that you helped implement (particularly any initiatives you were in-charge of pertaining to partnerships/sponsorship and/or any previous marketing research for companies)

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

SUMMER 2022 INTERNSHIPS

The Basketball Tournament (TBT). See details, available positions and application instructions here. Applications are rolling so if interested, apply ASAP! (iconnect down)

Team USA – Various Internships Available. See them all here.

New Hampshire Golf Association 3-Month Internship – paid. May-August. See details and applicant instructions here. Deadline February 11 2022.

The Valley Blue Sox – Get your experience right here in Holyoke! Now hiring for ALL Roles, the links below for job descriptions. Deadline to apply Friday 2/11, but early applications encourage. Roles Include:

Delaware North – Browse this job board for multiple positions available HERE! Great for doubles with OIM, HR, Finance, or interested in Food and Beverage.

PGA Connecticut Section Intern – Start 6/21. Paid. Deadline to apply 2/15/22. Job Description and Application instructions here.

North Shore Navigators – Game Day Operations. See details, job description and application instructions HERE.

NBA League 2022 Summer Internship Program – Applications are now open – Program runs June 6-August 12, 2022. Apply HERE – Internships in communications, data analytics, events, finance, and more!

CT Sports Management Group 2022 Internships – Part time and full time internships available for summer 2022. Deadline for summer internships is January 17, 2022. Click HERE to apply. More info on internship details and application deadlines HERE.

Summer 2022 Fox Sports Internship – Remote – Internship runs June 20-August 12, 2022, 32 hours/week, Learn more and APPLY HERE. Deadline to apply is February 20, 2022.

Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox – Multiple summer internship roles available HERE!

2022 Women in Sports Tech (WiST) Summer Fellowship ProgramLearn more HERE! Applications open December 15, 2021 and close January 30, 2022. Tune into one of the Zoom sessions listed under “Educational/Networking/Webinars” below!

New York Mets Summer Internship 2022 – June-August 2022, positions available in all departments, APPLY HERE!

Falmouth Commodores – Intern positions available for 2022 Summer Season (game day interns, media/IT interns, etc). See more details HERE.

Learfield 2022 Summer Internship Program – paid 10-week experience, Learn more and apply HERE!

Hudson Valley Renegades 2022 Summer Internships – Provides an opportunity to see what it takes to run a Minor League Baseball operation! More details HERE. Applications submitted through TeamWork Online.

Delaware North – Accounting – Audit – Finance Intern Summer 2022 Intern – Full time May-August 2022, paid rotational program. Job description and apply HERE.

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.

FALL 2022 INTERNSHIPS

Athelo Group Fall 2022 Internships– an athlete-marketing agency establishing effective athlete-brand partnerships. Current openings consist of Business Development, PR & Communications, Social Media, and Executive Assistant roles. Find all job descriptions HERE. All applicants must submit the following to media@athelogroup.com by March 13 to be considered:

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

VOLUNTEER / PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

Conquer Sports – Conquer is a technology and wellness company that offers a mobile app to facilitate participation in athletic competition. The app allows users to create and join local pick-up sporting events at any time. They are looking for more student to join to their team as this business launches. Details and application instructions HERE.

EDUCATIONAL/NETWORKING/WEBINARS

NBA Business & Basketball Training Program– The Business & Basketball Training Program is a series of virtual development programs designed to promote and increase diversity in the key business areas of sales, analytics and basketball operations. By providing college juniors, seniors and those early in their careers with access to mentorship, networking and development opportunities, as well as real-world insights, the Future Sales Stars, Future Analytics Stars and Future Basketball Operations Stars programs connect current executives with the next generation of leaders in these fields. Programming includes deep dives into the world of ticketing and partnership sales, Analytics 101, and various aspects of operating an NBA team, with on-site experiences for the basketball operations program. Participants also hear from guest speakers, engage in candid discussions on how to thrive in the sports industry and participate in skill-building sessions such as resume writing, interview preparation and networking. Interested in the NBA Business & Basketball Training Program? Submit your information HERE.

The Monumental Sport Sales Workshop will be on Thursday, January 20th 9:30 am-4:30 pm EST at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C! A full day of hands-on sales training with some of the best leaders in the industry. Currently the list of professional teams in attendance are as follows, but not limited to: Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go), Washington Nationals, Washington Football Team, DC United, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia 76ers, The Aspire Group, and the list is continuing to grow every day. AND there will be opportunities to interview for entry level sport sales positions. The best part is this event is entirely FREE for any college student!!!! – Register at the link HERE!

Learn all about the WiST Fellowship program from WiST Founder+CEO Marilou McFarlane along with a WiST Fellow alum by attending one of the Info Sessions listed below. Hear firsthand from past Fellows and their host companies about their experiences here! Friday, January 21, 10am PST

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.

CLUB NEWS

McCormack Student Leaders (MSL): Thursday 1/27. 6:00PM ISOM. Room TB, check Instagram for update)

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