Events & Operations Internships
The Athletics Department offers paid internship opportunities in Events & Operations. Interns play an important role in helping us run our department. Our philosophy is to provide interns with hands-on experience that shows them what goes into running a Division I Athletics program. We run an Intern Development Program, consisting of informal monthly breakfast or lunch meetings with athletics administrators and coaches, so you can get practical insights into careers in sports management and build your network.
SCHEDULE: Start dates will typically be in late July or early August 2024. We ask that you commit to working for the duration of the internship. You will generally work 40 hours per week unless otherwise noted – if you work more than 40 hours per week, you will be paid overtime. Evening and weekend work will be required. Your schedule may vary to accommodate evening and weekend work. There may be times when you will work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
WHAT WE OFFER: Paid interns are compensated at $15.00 per hour. Harvard offers unique variety – we have 42 varsity sports as well as extensive recreational and club programs. The Athletics Department has team spirit and fun activities. The Intern Development Program will help you get your career in sports management off to a good start by exposing you to all aspects of running a large Division I program. We have a great location: Cambridge is a multi-cultural city with exceptional diversity, and Boston is the undisputed hub of college and university life. You will also get free use of our athletic facilities, including our Olympic-sized pool; fitness center; and indoor tennis courts.
Special Note: You MUST be enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program with an accredited college or university that will grant you academic credit for your internship (no particular amount of credit needed). Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.
Events & Operations Internships
The Harvard Athletics Department offers three paid internship opportunities for Events & Operations. You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Events. You'll learn event, facility, and personnel management. You will assist with all logistical arrangements for intercollegiate contests, including supervising game-day crews and working with visiting teams and officials. You'll assist with field and facility scheduling, payment of officials, and coordinating intercollegiate contest contracts. You'll also help us run non-athletic events.
Interns play an important role in helping us run our department. Our philosophy is to provide interns with hands-on experience that shows them what goes into running a Division I Athletics program. We also run an Intern Development Program, consisting of informal monthly breakfast or lunch meetings with athletics administrators and coaches, so you can get practical insights into careers in sports management and build your network.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Meghan Buttress, Assistant Director of Events, at mbuttress@fas.harvard.edu.
The anticipated start date is approximately August 2024 with an anticipated end date in May 10 2025.