Brendan Burke Internship

The annual 10-month internship is intended for a recent college graduate interested in hockey operations as a career.

The Brendan Burke Internship is named in honor of the late Brendan Burke, who served as a student assistant for Miami University’s men’s ice hockey team and was the son of Brian Burke, general manager of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.

Brendan passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2010. A senior at Miami, he was returning from a visit to Michigan State University’s law school to perform his team video and statistics duties for the RedHawks’ weekend series against Lake Superior State University. Snowy and icy road conditions in Indiana led to a car accident that took Brendan’s life at the age of 21.

Brendan was a political science major and French minor at Miami and an officer with the school’s College Democrats. He is survived by his parents Kerry Burke of Canton, Mass., and Brian Burke and his wife Jennifer of Toronto; sister Katie; brother Patrick Burke; and sisters Molly, Mairin and Fiona “Gracie” Burke.

Candidacy

The Brendan Burke Internship is a unique professional growth opportunity that will be awarded to a recent college graduate who is pursuing a career in hockey operations. Successful candidates will have gained substantial experience in hockey during their collegiate career. Applicants should represent the high ideals characterized by Brendan in both the personal and professional aspects of life.

Responsibilities

Based in the Hockey Operations Department at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Plymouth, Michigan, the position calls for assistance in all aspects of hockey operations with the NTDP, which includes both the U.S. National Under-17 and U.S. National Under-18 Teams. In addition, the selected candidate will gain experience with international events, the American Development Model and Coaching Education Program.

Internship Term

The term of the internship 10 months, beginning mid-August and concluding mid-June.

Compensation

This is a salaried intern position.

Selection Process

The recipient of The Brendan Burke Internship will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from the many divisions within the hockey operations department at USA Hockey.

Application Process

Applications for the Brendan Burke Internship must be received by USA Hockey no later than Friday, May 1, 2026. Applicants should forward a cover letter, current résumé and list of references to  burkeintern@usahockey.org (or click "apply now"). 

Applicants must also submit a brief essay (400- 500 words) in which they detail their interest in The Brendan Burke Internship and relate their personal and professional characteristics to those that were reflective of Brendan, including being dedicated, ambitious and passionate about hockey. 

Application deadline is May 1 and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be notified in early June.