Communications & Digital Content Intern

Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), a NCAA single-sport Division I men’s ice hockey conference that has nine members, is seeking qualified applicants who recently graduated from college for a part-time internship position for the 2025-26 season.

The position will start on Tuesday September 2, 2025 and end on Friday May 22, 2026. This is a remote position with the exception of the conference championship, where travel will be necessary. The position will work 15-20 hours per week and is eligible for a monthly stipend and academic credit.

The CCHA Communications & Digital Content Intern will report directly to the Director of Strategic Communications & Brand Advancement and the Commissioner.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with updating web pages and content on the CCHA’s website (www.CCHA.com) and digital content to several locations, including Midco Sports Plus

• Assist with content creation and posting content on social media

• Assist with creating and distributing marketing/promotional opportunities and materials across all CCHA platforms

• Attend and work at the 2026 Mason Cup Championship Game

• Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, sports administration, graphic design, marketing, or a similar field

• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently with deadline-driven projects and as part of a team in a small remote office setting 

• Demonstrated ability to work with social media platforms, such as YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

• Ability to work Friday and Saturday nights during the season as needed and directed by conference staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as an undergraduate student working within a college athletics department (athletic communications or marketing) or conference office

• Familiarity in working with media platforms such as DVSport, WSC, and Sidearm Sports 

• Familiarity in working with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and/or Photoshop

• Familiarity in creating GIFs and short videos for social media

• Familiarity with the CCHA, its nine member institutions and NCAA hockey as a whole Monthly Stipend