Athletic Department Interns

Position Summary:

About Adams State University
Adams State is a state -supported primarily undergraduate institution in the San Luis Valley, a rural and agricultural area of south-central Colorado, approximately 3.5 hours from Denver and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider. Adams State University is an NCAA Division II member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Adams State University sponsors 20 competitive intercollegiate sports teams. To learn more about Adams State University Athletics, visit https://asugrizzlies.com/index.aspx
Position Summary:
The Interns for the Department of Athletics will assist in many duties and day to day functions and responsibilities of running an athletic department.
Responsibilities:
The position will play an integral role in the coordination and strategic development, implementation, and activation of comprehensive marketing and ticket sales plans, assistance with sponsorship implementation, social media, fan engagement, and organizational branding outreach within the Athletic Department at Adams State University.
This position will assist the Business Manager in the day to day operations of the department
Assist with Ticketing processes and game day experience
Assist with Compliance department
Assist in all aspects of planning, setup, execution and post-event operations
Assist with all Grizzly Club Related functions
Interns will hold office hours and be an integral part of this department
Interns will communicate sport specific project or updates and potential promotional events
Interns will assist with travel arrangements and other fiscal functions
Lead marketing for the department
Be in attendance at home events (including weekends)
Other duties as assigned
Salary:
$5,000. Position is a 10-month at will appointment.
Applications:
Submit a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts and three references specific to this position.
Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and applications received by 9/5/22 will receive full consideration and the position is open until filled. Successful applicant will be required to submit official academic transcripts prior to appointment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform the requirements of the position

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.

• Knowledge of and commitment to strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics. 

• The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions 

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment

• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community.  This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires. 

• An understanding of Adams State University’s vision and mission

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.