New York State Public High School Athletic Association

NYSPHSAA Intern Job description

TITLE: SPORTS MARKETING/TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP

PLACE: New York State Public High School Athletic Association (Latham, NY)

SUPERVISOR:  Joe Altieri, Assistant Director

DEADLINES: Fall semester – August 18*

                            Spring semester – November 23*

                            Summer semester – April 14*

RENUMERATION: School credit only, travel expenses outside of Capital Region

Director’s responsibilities include: Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Sponsorship, Championship Program Development, Social Media, Tournament administration, Event set up

Intern responsibilities:

* Assist with State tournament administration and event set up

* Write press releases on championship tournaments, coaching clinics, Association news

* Manage online ticketing program

* Assist in fulfillment of corporate sponsorship agreements

* Develop and help implement strategies to market State Championships

* Conduct poster marketing campaign for championships

* Radio campaigns – Research, write copy, conduct full radio campaigns to market events

* Design program ads for championship programs

* Assist in execution of TV/Radio broadcasting contracts for tournaments

* Identify marketing/sponsorship partners for State Tournaments

* Collect and post championship schedules results for sports information web site

* Observe and participate in committee meetings

* Records – researching, recording individual/team records

* Other duties related to Director’s responsibilities

Requirements:

  • Must have experience or interest in athletics
  • Must be detail oriented and meticulous
  • Must be professional in all aspects of the job
  • Must be willing to work hard and be punctual

Application Process:

*E-mail resume (include relevant coursework, projects, internships), cover letter to altieri@nysphsaa.org

Contact Info:

Joe Altieri, Assistant Director            altieri@nysphsaa.org

New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc.

8 Airport Park Boulevard, Latham, NY 12110    518.690.0771/ 518.690.0775 (fax)