NAIA Red Banner Intern Program

Overview:

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program takes place at all NAIA Championship final site locations.  This program is geared toward students who want to set themselves apart with experience in leadership roles at a national championship sporting event.   This program is designed for students in sport management or similar degrees pursuing internship hours, a capstone project, or volunteer hours with great experience for a resume. 

The program is a selective, unpaid, application-based program with consideration given to intended major, career aspirations, experience, dedication, and availability.  

Purpose:

The purpose is to engage young professionals and college students around the country that are looking for experience in Sport Management and Event Coordination in collegiate athletics.  The purpose of the NAIA Red Banner Intern Program is to give students a hands-on experience by being an instrumental part of the operations of our championships.

Schedule:

To participate in the NAIA Red Banner Intern Program, you must be readily available to work all mandatory events of the championship.  Special considerations will be given and evaluated based on individual applications. 

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will take place at the following National Championships.   Dates listed are an estimated range of arrival onsite, to the completion of the progam. 

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 Benefits:

• Internship hours & degree credit (if approved by your institution)
• Networking Meet & Greets with industry leaders
• Connection to the NAIA Eligibility Center for potential job opportunities
• NAIA Apparel
• Food provided while working
• Two tickets to the event (can be used by friends or family for any day of the championship)

Experience Overview:

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will be set up to ensure you gain experience in all the following areas:

• Venue preparation
• Championship operations
• Customer service & information
• In-Game Promotions and fan engagement
• Ancillary championship events (Student-Athlete experience events, etc.)

Questions?

Please direct any questions to Abby Schultz, NAIA Senior Championship Manager - aschultz@naia.org