University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
2012-2013 Internship Descriptions
Review below the details for each of the following internships. Once you have determined which internship you
are interested in, complete the application form and follow the application instructions.
Athletic Communications (2 openings)
Event Management (2 openings)
Facilities: Mariucci/Ridder Arenas
Facilities: Williams Arena & The Sports Pavilion Operations
Golden Gopher Fund: Annual Fund/Annual Giving Program
Golden Gopher Fund: Annual Fund/Branding, Communication & Strategic Management
Golden Gopher Fund: Athletic Development/Major Gifts
Golden Gopher Fund: Athletic Development/Planned Giving
Information Technology: Audio Visual Event
Information Technology: Programming
Marketing: Coordinator
Student-Athlete Affairs
Ticket Office
Gopher Athletics offers 25 NCAA sponsored Division I sports and participates in the Big Ten and WCHA conferences.
The Department's mission reads: To serve as a window to the University in an environment of integrity and equity
that enables student-athletes to achieve excellence in their academic and athletic pursuits. Gopher Athletics' vision
is to be the model Division I program in the country and has adopted core values that guide decisions and behaviors
in ongoing efforts to fulfill the mission and vision: (1) demonstrate a daily commitment to a culture of compliance,
diversity, equity, and fiscal responsibility and (2) respect, value and recognize our people.
Interns will be invited to participate in an on-going athletic department intern development program.
The UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs,
facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Internship: Athletic Communications (two openings)
Supervisor:
Garry Bowman, Director of Athletic Communications
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in related field as a student-assistant or intern.
Demonstrated writing and editing skills.
Strong attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of statistical software programs (Statcrew), website content management systems,
layout/design software (QuarkXPress, InDesign, PhotoShop) and social media (Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube).
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Athletic Communications. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. The Athletic Communications staff, led by the director of Athletic
Communications, will mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as
follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
All 25 Gopher sports and all aspects of the Athletic Communications Office.
2.
Public relations initiatives including story placement, social media campaigns and web strategy.
3.
Media contact for sport programs.
4.
Press releases, competition previews, game/meet notes, recaps and feature stories.
5.
Media operations at home events.
6.
Production of online media guides and printed game programs.
7.
Recording in-game statistics and compiling season statistics.
8.
Weekly reports to the Big Ten Conference.
9.
Content for gophersports.com.
Internship: Event Management (two openings)
Supervisor: Andrew Parrish, Director of Event Management
Anticipated Start Date: 7/30/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 10 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in athletics setting
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Event Management. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. The Director and Assistant Director of Event Management will
mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. University of Minnesota athletic events with an emphasis on crowd management, game
operations, participant movements, rule and policy creation, staffing, payroll, timelines, and
coordination with various athletic department units.
2.
The budget process and management; staff training materials; sport-specific manuals and
operations guides.
3.
Relationships with various campus entities involved in the successful presentation of an event.
These include but are not limited to parking, police, facilities, landcare, alumni association,
president’s office.
Internship: Athletic Facilities -- Mariucci and Ridder Arenas
Supervisor:
Craig Flor - Arena Manager Mariucci and Ridder Arenas
Anticipated Start Date: 7/16/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term:
11 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. or B.A. in Sport Management or related field
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Mariucci and Ridder Arena Manager. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. The Mariucci and Ridder Arena Manager will mentor this
internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
2.
All aspects of event management, and facility preparation.
a.
Attend planning meetings
b.
Game day customer service
Scheduling of student staff, office hours, special projects, budgeting, researching equipment
purchases, meetings to attend, etc.
3.
All user groups: Intercollegiate Athletics, the School of Kinesiology classes, recreational sports
programs, Minnesota State High School League, and other approved groups and
activities.
4.
Facilities
a.
Routine walk-throughs
b.
Working with Vendors
c.
Facility improvements/repairs/maintenance. Building control systems for HVAC, PA, AV, and
scoreboards.
d.
Project-related support- building shut downs, building access, and room preparation related to
major facility improvements and projects.
5.
Administrative
a.
Budgeting
1.
Cost Estimates and cost comparisons
b.
Exposure to the Facility booking system
c.
Learn facility policies/procedures and safety protocols
d.
Attend operations meetings
e.
Document filing, research and other projects
Internship: Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion
Supervisor:
Cory Chapman
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or related field
Experience in Sports Management or related field
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Manager of Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion. You will have an initial
period of observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are
expected to ask for assistance when needed. The Manager of Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion will
mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
Event Conversions – Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion is home to six Gopher Sports programs
plus our spirit squad programs.
2.
Hiring, scheduling and working with part-time staff made up of nearly 25 students.
3.
Custodial spaces.
4.
Special events hosted at Williams Arena and the Sports Pavilion – MSHSL events, Robotics, Black
History Day, etc.
5.
Facility improvement projects.
Internship: GGF Annual Fund – Annual Giving Program
Supervisor:
Kristin Scott, Director of Annual Fund
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration or related field
Experience in sport management or related field
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Annual Fund. You will have an initial period of observation, followed by
supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for assistance when needed.
The Director of Annual Fund and Associate Director of the Annual Fund will mentor this internship. A general
description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receiving “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
Strategic Development of GGF Annual Fund:
a. Annual fund calendar.
b. Strategic development and fulfillment of the annual fund program including seat related giving,
donor benefits, donor parking, stewardship and events.
c. Annual giving program including deadlines, benefit levels, preferred seating and scholarship needs.
d. Research and purchasing of donor benefits.
2.
Gift and Database Management:
a. Donor gifts.
b. Monthly reports on giving and produce acknowledgements.
c. Donor system in Audience View.
d. Correspondence with Foundation on donor gifts, reports and inquiries.
e. Donor giving reports.
3.
Customer Service:
a. Assist in handling of donor questions, concerns and request.
4.
Leadership & Training:
a. GGF annual fund meetings.
b. Annual fund projects.
5.
Administration:
a. Gain knowledge to effectively operate campus donor system and athletics ticketing systems.
Internship: GGF Annual Fund – Branding, Communication and Strategic Management
Supervisor:
Kristin Scott, Director of Annual Fund
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, Journalism or Communications
Experience in sport management, writing communication pieces and website content management
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Annual Fund. You will have an initial period of observation, followed by
supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for assistance when needed.
The Director of Annual Fund and Associate Director of the Annual Fund will mentor this internship. A general
description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receiving “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Branding and Communication of GGF:
a. Development, planning and execution of our GGF brand, mission and goals.
b. The GGF website for all development areas.
c. Communication pieces including but not limited to invitations, letters, web content and donor
bios.
d. Concept design for annual fund brochure and other communication materials for the GGF.
2.
Strategic Development of GGF Annual Fund:
a. The strategic development and fulfillment of the annual fund program including seat related
giving, donor benefits, donor parking, stewardship and events.
b. Gain knowledge of annual giving program including giving deadlines, benefit levels, preferred
seating and scholarship needs.
3.
Customer Service:
a. Serve as initial contact for GGF phone line.
b. Donor questions, concerns and request.
4.
Leadership & Training:
a. GGF annual fund meetings.
b. Annual fund projects.
5.
Administration:
a. Gain knowledge to effectively operate campus donor system and athletics ticketing systems.
b. Research and other projects.
Internship: GGF Athletic Development – Major Gifts
Supervisor:
Chris Bahl Director of Major Gifts
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Experience in college athletics, development, or business.
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Major Gifts. You will have an initial period of observation,
followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for
assistance when needed. The Director of Major Gifts will mentor this internship. A general description
of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Major Gift solicitation for the department, in particular with Major Gifts as well as the marketing of
Athletic Development.
2. Capital project planning and implementation for the department.
3. Donor customer service, cultivation and stewardship.
4. Strategic development of the Major Gift program, including Planned Giving, Capital Campaigns,
Endowments.
5. Development of the GGF Marketing Strategy.
6. Correspondence to Major Gift contributors.
7. Donor request and fulfillment.
8. Donor communications.
9. Relationships/cultivation/stewardship of donors.
10. Away game and post-season donor travel with Golden Gopher Fund.
11. Major Gifts Calendar.
Internship: GGF Athletic Development – Planned Giving
Supervisor:
Chris Bahl, Director of Major Gifts
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Experience in college athletics, development, or business.
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director of Major Gifts. You will have an initial period of observation,
followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for
assistance when needed. The Director of Major Gifts will mentor this internship. A general description
of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Major Gift solicitation for the department of Athletics in particular with Planned Giving.
Capital project planning and implementation for the department of Athletics.
Donor cultivation and stewardship.
Estate gifts (testamentary bequests, beneficiary designations, etc), life income gifts (charitable gift
annuities, charitable remainder trust, etc) and special outright gifts (life insurance, charitable lead
trust, real estate, etc).
Strategic development of the Major Gifts program, including Planned Giving, Capital Campaigns,
Endowments.
Development of the Planned Giving Strategy for Athletics.
Correspondence to Major Gift contributors to Athletics.
Donor request and fulfillment.
Donor communications.
Relationships/cultivation/stewardship of donors to Athletics.
Away game and post-season donor travel with Golden Gopher Fund.
Internship: Information Technology -- Audio Visual Event
Supervisor:
Marty Bussman, Audio/Video Specialist
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant knowledge and experience with audio-visual
technology.
Relevant experience in a customer driven environment.
Knowledge of:
Setting up and supporting audio-visual equipment.
Knowledge of:
Zoned sound systems
TV and video distribution systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Audio/Video Specialist. You will have an initial period of observation,
followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for
assistance when needed. The Audio/Video Specialist will mentor this internship. A general description
of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Weekly meetings with students and event coordinators to review needs and schedule of events.
2. AV support for both athletics and premium events; including but not limited to Football,
Basketball, Hockey, Career Fairs, Expo’s, Trade Shows, Weddings and Receptions.
3. Support for events.
4. Event AV needs, planning, scheduling and support.
5. Supporting documentation.
Internship : Information Technology -- Programming
Supervisor:
Jon Marthaler, Assistant Director, Application Development Team Lead
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of:
Developing software, especially web-based software.
Core web standards, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Database-driven software
Familiarity in Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Knowledge of:
Developing in PHP
SQL and MySQL.
Familiarity with web server administration, including Apache.
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Assistant Director, Application Development Team Lead. You will have an
initial period of observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis.
You are expected to ask for assistance when needed. The Assistant Director, Application Development
Team Lead will mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Application development and maintenance of web based applications.
2. Project management related to schedule and scope of assignments.
3. Application testing and quality control process.
4. Project expectations and deliverables.
5. Documentation and training materials.
Internship: Marketing Coordinator
Supervisor:
Devin Pacheco, Asst Director of Marketing
Anticipated Start Date: 7/16/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 11 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in sports marketing, event marketing, and/or promotions, specifically with a University or
professional sports team
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Assistant Director of Marketing. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. The Assistant Director of Marketing and Director of Marketing will
mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Strategic marketing and promotional planning for sports programs.
2. Collaborating with affiliated groups including booster clubs, alumni, student groups and other
University contacts to help generate awareness and attendance for assigned sports.
3. Creating great fan experiences though promotions, music, Band, Goldy, and other performance
groups that reinforce University of Minnesota “collegiate” brand.
4. Marketing activities on football game days and other special events.
Internship: Student-Athlete Affairs
Supervisor:
Peyton N. Owens, III – Director, Student-Athlete Affairs
Anticipated Start Date: 8/13/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 10 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in: Kinesiology, Sports Managements, or related field
Experience in: Intercollegiate Athletics working with student-athletes
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Director, Student-Athlete Affairs. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. The Director will mentor this internship. A general description of
the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1. Utilizing campus and community resources to improve students' professional knowledge to foster
career exploration and self-reliance.
2. Addressing the needs of a diverse student-athlete population and promote personal and
professional growth through interactive programming, educational sessions, and leadership
development.
3. Collaborating with internal and external constituents, coaches and administrators, and on-campus
offices to create a positive and supportive environment for empowerment and overall enrichment
of the student-athlete experience.
4. The coordination of outreach events for the M.A.G.I.C. Program for all 25 athletic programs for
campus and community engagement.
Internship: Ticket Office
Supervisor:
Chad Rasmussen – Associate Director of Ticketing
Anticipated Start Date: 6/18/2012
Stipend: $1000/month
Term: 12 months
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or business management.
Experience in working in a college athletic department or other ticketing organizations.
Internship Description:
You will be supervised by the Associate Director of Ticketing. You will have an initial period of
observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected
to ask for assistance when needed. All ticket managers will mentor this internship. A general
description of the internship opportunity is as follows:
Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:
1.
Daily operation of the Phone Bank and accounting areas.
2.
Phone Bank student workers.
3.
Working with customer service representatives to answer questions, handle “escalated” customer
complaints.
4.
Daily batching and processing of ticket orders for all sports.
5.
Game Day preparation – which includes fulfilling staffing assignments and organizing player pass lists.
6.
Ticket office operations on game day.
7.
Event reconciliation – which includes auditing, reporting and daily balancing from window sales.
8.
Configuring ticket specials with the marketing department.
9.
Season parking passes for Football, Men’s Basketball and Men’s Hockey.