Ithaca College Athletics

• Assist with planning, development, communication and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan to promote Ithaca College athletic events.
• Assist with creation of the following content:
  • Timely social media & athletics website content
  • On-campus displays (closed circuit TVs, posters, etc.)
  • E-mail/infographic campaigns
• Identify groups or performers to enhance fan experience/game-day atmosphere
  • National anthem singers, marching bands, halftime performers, IC clubs, etc.
• Manage a budget for promotional items to attract community attendance and improve overall experience
  • Must follow all departmental procedures around purchasing
• Assist with game management operations including collection, review and in-game music
• Assist with videoboard graphic creation and in-game displays
• Fulfillment of corporate sponsorships through on-site displays, game programs and in-game promotions
• Recruit, train and manage student workers/volunteers for events

Requirements:

• Good academic standing with Ithaca College
• A minimum of thirty (30) hours of college coursework
• An understanding of athletics marketing and promotions principles
• An ability to plan proactively
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work independently
• Willing and able to work promotional events during evening and weekend hours
• Comfort with managing peers
• Capability of contacting and coordinating external groups
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletics department administrators, operations and athletic communications staff to implement promotional events
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Business Administration
  • Sport Management
  • Sport Media
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Communications
  • Television & Radio
• Experience with athletics marketing at the professional or collegiate level
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Application Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information
4. (Optional) marketing/promotional sample work

Send Application Packet to: Will Rothermel with subject line "Marketing & Promotions Internship"

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• Assist in planning athletics and external events
• Communicate and collaborate with campus partners (facilities, grounds, etc.)
• Ensure setup, execution and breakdown of game-day operations
• Recruit, train and manage student workers/volunteers for events
• Attend weekly operational meetings for event debrief

Requirements:

• Good academic standing with Ithaca College
• A minimum of thirty (30) hours of college coursework
• Skill in effectively meeting time constraints
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Willing and able to work evening and weekend hours
• Comfort with managing students/peers
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletics department administrators, coaches, student-athlete and other on-campus staff
• Highly developed judgment and problem recognition/avoidance skills, including skill in determining issues that need to be brought to professional staff's attention
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and make adjustments as needed
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Interest in pursuing a career in event management or collegiate athletics
• Experience with facility and event management
• Ability to life 50 lbs.

Application Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information

Send Application Packet to: Email letter of interest and resume to Tyler Burdorff with subject line "Event Management Internship"

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The Ithaca College Department of Athletics is seeking a Facility Management Intern for the spring and/or fall semester.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate(s) will work closely with members of the athletics department to oversee and manage athletic facilities operations.
Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist with monitoring of athletics facilities during evenings and weekends
• Assist with scheduling and updating facility schedules as needed
• Supervising student workers
• Assist with athletics and external events
• Reporting issues and rectifying where possible
• Addressing the needs of various constituency groups (students, staff, faculty, affiliates, etc.)

Requirements:

• Good academic standing with Ithaca College
• A minimum of thirty (30) hours of college coursework
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Willing and able to work evening and weekend hours
• Comfort with managing students/peers
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletics department administrators, coaches, student-athlete and other on-campus staff
• Highly developed judgment and problem recognition/avoidance skills, including skill in determining issues that need to be brought to professional staff's attention
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Interest in pursuing a career in facility and event management or collegiate athletics
• Experience with facility supervision/management
• Ability to life 50 lbs.

Application Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information

Send Application Packet to: Mike Ariel, Coordinator of the Athletics & Events Center, mariel@ithaca.edu with subject line "Facility Management Internship: {Desired Semester}"

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The Ithaca College Department of Athletics is seeking Athletic Communications Intern(s) for the spring and fall semesters.

The objective of these internships would be give Ithaca College students a well-rounded experience within the athletics communications profession. Over the course of this experience, a student will engage in all aspects of this field and understand the daily tasks of athletics communications.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Website Maintenance
  • Updating rosters and schedules
  • Writing coach and player bios
  • Uploading action shots for releases
  • Updating archives
• Video Capturing, Editing and Photography
• In-game Statistical Tracking
• Critical Writing Skills
• Social Media Engagement
• Adobe Creative Suite Work
• Daily Office Work
• Filing, Updating and Sorting Archives

Application Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information

Send Application Packet to Justin Lutes with subject line "Athletics Communications Internship: {Desired Semester}"

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The Ithaca College Department of Athletics is seeking a Finance and Administration intern for the spring semester. This position will report to the Associate Director of Athletics for Finance and Administration and assist in budget preparation specifically with the coordination of scheduling and team travel. Projects will involve preparing team travel and budget worksheets, reviewing composite schedules, preparing hotel and bus bid documents, and supporting the game contract process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, development and execution of a comprehensive budget plan specific to team travel and scheduling
• Assist with creating and updating budget worksheets, hotel and bus bids and game contracts
• Research and identify hotels that meet department expectations when traveling to new locations
• Benchmark travel practices with other NCAA DIII peers
• Support travel coordinators support for current year's travel
• Assist with day-to-day activities involved with processing business documents such as:
  • Expense Reports
  • Clerical support
  • Data entry
  • Accounting & Research

Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Athletics for Finance and Administration and the Assistant to the Director.

Requirements:

• Good academic standing at Ithaca College
• A minimum of thirty hours of college coursework
• An understanding and/or interest in intercollegiate athletics
• Consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Superior communication and problem solving skills
• Professional image and demeanor
• Detail oriented work ethic, a self-starter, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work independently
• Understanding and commitment of work confidentiality
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse and respectful work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from the Ithaca College School of Business
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Sport Management
• Experience with finance and travel in athletics at the professional or collegiate level

Apply:
Email letter of interest and resume to Will Rothermel with subject line "Finance and Administration Internship"