Sport Management Newsletter – January 31 2022

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES / TIME SENSITIVE

Hartford Yard Goats MiLB Diversity Scholarship- Open to rising seniors and rising juniors (current sophomores and juniors). In conjunction with an alum, MiLB, and the Hartford Yard Goats we have secured $5,000 in funding to provide a scholarship to a diverse student participating in the paid Summer Associates Program for the Hartford Yard Goats. More Information HERE. Deadline to apply February 12, 2022.

2022 New England Sport Management Case CompetitionThis year’s competition will be hosted on April 27th, 2022 beginning at 3pm. We’ll be 100% virtual, via Zoom. The competition will take place in two rounds – all to be completed on the same day. Click HERE to find the guidelines for competition participation and click HERE for the promotional flyer. We welcome the use of this competition as a final presentation for a course – don’t hesitate to register multiple teams! To register a team, Click HERE. Teams must be registered by Monday, April 4th, 2022.

McCormack Sport Data Crunch – work with REAL MLB data, get feedback from professionals, and have fun! Click HERE for details.

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

WINS Risers ProgramWINS 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
  • Email: tyleri@revolutionsoccer.net
  • Linked In  

JOBS FOR THOSE ON THE MARKET

Positions are automatically deleted after 8 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; Endeavor

NBC Sports Bay Area – Multi Platform Video Editor – Looking for a talented sports video editor to join our team! Cool entry/mid-level opportunity for anyone looking to edit regional sports based content for both digital and television. Job Description HERE. Interested? Reach out to John Mosho (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamosho)

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.

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 AcademyLearn 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!

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

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.

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

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.

INTERNSHIPS / PART-TIME ROLES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

SPRING 2022 INTERNSHIPS

Mexcalito Taco Bar Social Media Strategist – Are you looking for experience with Social Media Content Creation and Strategy? If so, build your portfolio and help this local business! To apply, send your resume and a short paragraph on why you would like to do this that includes links to any professional social media content you have to Prof. Must ASAPemust@isenberg.umass.edu The role will start as unpaid but has potential to move into a paid opportunity.

CK Talent Open Spring Internships – See all open spots and job descriptions HERE, Submit resume and optional cover letter ASAP HERE!

UMass Football Equipment Volunteers Needed!See job description HERE. Interested? Email connorbell@umass.edu.

UMass Football Student Managers – UMass Football is now looking for student managers to assist in the day to day operations of the football team. Responsibilities include practice and game day set-up, gear distribution, laundry, direct communication with players and staff, and more. Interested? Email connorbell@umass.edu and include your class schedule and what would make you a good fit with our team. Taking applicants immediately and will hire until the beginning of spring break! See job description HERE.

UMASS Football Video Intern – will train, working knowledge of football a plus but not required. Will start February 1st 2022 through May 1st 2023. 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

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: March 11, 2022 – August 26, 2022. Pay Rate $24 per hour. Deadline to apply is February 25, 2022.

  • 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   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.

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

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

Red Sox Baseball Operations InternLearn 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.

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

SUMMER 2022 INTERNSHIPS

Hartford Yard Goats Summer Associate Program – Excellent PAID, summer rotation program with the Hartford Yard Goats. More information HERE. Deadline to apply February 11, 2022.

Upper Valley Nighthawks Baseball Club Summer 2022 Internships – Gameday ops and player development positions available, Job descriptions and apply HERE, apply ASAP – applications are rolling! Let Prof. Must know by filling out the form HERE.

MLB Corporate Communications Internship – Job description and APPLY HERE!

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 February 11, 2022, 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.

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!

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

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

Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS): Tuesday February 1, 2022. Time TBD (check social media platforms) – Room ISOM 158.

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

Women in Sport Management (WISM): Thursday February 3, 2022. 6:00PM. Room TBD. Check socials and/or meet outside of ISOM 128.

McCormack Student Leaders (MSL): Thursday February 10, 2022. 6:30PM. Room TBD. ISOM N135.

Strategy and Analytics (MSA): TBD

 

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