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PART TIME/GAMEDAY OPPORTUNITIES
FAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES
Northwestern Athletics is looking for individuals who are able to provide exceptional customer service to all fans who visit our athletic facilities each year. The primary focus of a Fan Services Representative is to ensure that all guests attending our competitions and special events have the best experience possible.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Welcome fans and educate on policies
- Answer questions
- Assist with guest issues
- Assist with ADA patrons
- Provide world-class customer service
- Provide additional support for event management
The Fan Services Team will work many events held on our athletic campuses. Such events may include: football, men’s and women’s basketball, commencements, tournaments and other events hosted by the Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation.
Schedule: Varies. Most events will occur on evenings and weekends.
This is a paid, non-benefits eligible position. Pay rate starts at $15 per hour.
As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States
STUDENT/INTERN OPPORTUNITIES
NORTHWESTERN ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS STUDENT ASSISTANTS
Students assistants in the Northwestern Athletic Communications office are afforded the opportunity to earn hands-on experience in the public relations field while working in collegiate athletics. Individuals will be responsible for assisting the full-time staff in all aspects of publicity for the athletics department and the University's 19 varsity sports.
Student assistants are desired to assist in one or more of the following areas:
• Gameday media relations
• Feature story and game preview/recap writing
• Social Media
• Graphic design
Ability to work some night and weekend hours are necessary. Experience working with InDesign and Photoshop are preferred but not required.
Interested students who are eligible for work study may contact Hope Carpinello, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, at hope.carpinello@northwestern.edu for more information.
BROADCAST OPERATIONS INTERNSHIPS
Position Title: Broadcast Operations – Video Production Intern
Gain experience in video production while working with the Emmy Award-winning Studio N team at Northwestern Athletics! The Broadcast Operations – Video Production intern will plan, shoot and produce content for Northwestern’s video boards, social media channels and television shows. This is an advanced internship position, tailored for someone with prior video production experience working towards a career in sports video.
Hours Required: Monday-Friday, with weekend and evening work required per NU home event schedules
Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate student preferred
- Prior experience in video production (shooting, editing, storytelling)
- Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects)
- Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of a variety of sports
- Graphic design and/or motion graphic design experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Develop content plans and key storylines – may involve all 19 Northwestern sports, depending on the time of year
- Shoot video at games and practices; edit content for recap and promotional purposes
- Brainstorm and produce new and creative concepts for video
- Assist with equipment set-up, operation and tear down for green screen and other production shoots
- Label and archive content following shoots and games
- Assist Broadcast Operations staff with various tasks
- Work in control room for some home events
Dates Offered & Application Information: This internship is available for the fall, spring & summer semesters (can be tailored to quarters for current Northwestern students). To apply, send your resume, cover letter and links highlighting previous video work to:
BroadcastOps@northwestern.edu
Anticipated internship dates:
• Summer – June 1 – mid August
• Fall – mid August – early December
• Spring – early January – early May
Position Title: Broadcast Operations – Live Event Intern
Gain experience in live video production while working with the Emmy Award-winning Studio N team at Northwestern Athletics! The Broadcast Operations – Live Event intern will assist with all aspects of event production for Northwestern’s seven video boards, including content creation and control room set-up and operation. This is an advanced internship position, tailored for someone with prior video production experience working towards a career in sports video.
Hours Required: Monday-Friday, with weekend and evening work required per NU home event schedules
Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate student preferred
- Prior experience in live video production (camera and/or control room)
- Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects)
- Able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of a variety of sports
- Graphic design and/or motion graphic design experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Develop and create content for video boards at seven venues that span 11 of Northwestern’s varsity sports
- Load content into playback servers and help set up equipment to prepare for game day
- Operate control room equipment (playback, graphics, replay, audio and/or ribbon board controls) during home events
- Partner with marketing and sponsorship departments to brainstorm and produce new and creative concepts for video
- Assist in teaching and supervision of student workers on various positions within the control room
- Label and archive content following games
- Assist Broadcast Operations staff with various tasks
Dates Offered & Application Information: This internship is available for the fall, spring & summer semesters (can be tailored to quarters for current Northwestern students). To apply, send your resume and cover letter to:
BroadcastOps@northwestern.edu
Anticipated internship dates:
• Summer – June 1 – mid August
• Fall – mid August – early December
• Spring – early January – early May
ATHLETICS COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Community Relations Internship
The Northwestern University Athletic Department hosts internship positions each quarter within the Community Relations Department. The community relations intern will receive a comprehensive overview of all aspects of a collegiate athletic department including student-athlete community outreach, ticket and memorabilia donations, city relations, sports marketing and game-day operations. Internships are unpaid positions and are open to all undergraduate and graduate school students who need an internship to fulfill part of their curriculum. Internships can be completed both for school credit or as an unpaid position. Interns report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Community Relations, but will work closely with all NU marketing and communications staff.
The internship schedule for upcoming quarters is as follows:
Fall Application Due -- July 1
Fall Start Date -- Mid August
Winter Application Due -- December 1
Winter Start Date -- Mid January
Spring Application Date -- February 1
Spring Start Date -- Mid March
Summer Application Date -- April 1
Summer Start Date -- Mid May
If interested in applying for one of the internship positions within the Community Relations Department at Northwestern Athletics, please forward a resume and cover letter to catsgiveback@northwestern.edu. Applications can also be faxed to 847.491.8818.
NORTHWESTERN MARKETING INTERNSHIPS
The Northwestern University Athletic Department hosts unpaid internship positions each quarter within the Marketing department that are available to aspiring sports business professionals. Through hours worked in-office and at home Northwestern Athletics events, Marketing Interns receive a comprehensive overview of all aspects of collegiate marketing including gameday operations, in-game promotions, event planning, ticket sales and others. Marketing Interns are also able to learn from business professionals across various departments to develop a robust knowledge of collegiate athletics and career opportunities within the industry.
Internships are available for each quarter with flexible start and end dates. The quarterly schedule is as follows:
| Fall: late August - late December |
| Winter: late December - early March |
| Spring: early March - late May |
| Summer: late May - August |
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, list of references, and preferred internship quarter/dates to wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.
View the Marketing Internship Description HERE.
NORTHWESTERN MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP
The Northwestern University Athletic Department hosts internship positions each quarter. All internships are unpaid but may be used for college credit. The graphic design intern will have the opportunity to create collateral, digital advertising and more for all 19 Northwestern teams. Candidates must have strong design and concept skills with a solid understanding of the athletics world. The intern will report to the Director of Marketing.
Hours Required: 15-20 hours per week; Monday-Friday - some weekend and evening work may be required, as needed for NU home events.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Undergraduate or graduate student preferred
- Proficiency in design tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Displays attention to detail
- Receptive to feedback and willing to learn
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to marketing and advertising campaigns to be delivered through different channels including, but not limited to, print, web, email, digital and video formats.
- Assists with creation of collateral including flyers, signage, schedules, print advertisements, splash pages, etc. while following brand guidelines.
- Develops cohesive design solutions for both print and web applications.
- Assists with ad-hoc projects through the Northwestern marketing department
Dates: One internship will be offered per quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Application Deadlines:
Winter - November 2, 2015
Spring - February 23, 2016
Summer - April 4, 2016
Fall - June 27, 2016
How to apply: Interested individuals should email a resume, design portfolio and cover letter to Heather Obering: h-hoegarden@northwestern.edu.
NORTHWESTERN SPORTS MARKETING ASSOCIATION
The Northwestern Sports Marketing Association (NSMA) is an opportunity for aspiring Chicagoland sports business professionals (students and non-students) with an interest in the sports marketing and promotions field. As a member, you would be assisting the Northwestern Athletics Marketing department in hosting various home sporting events and special events. Members have the opportunity to work football and men's basketball home games as well as various Olympic sports throughout the year. Additionally, members can benefit from hands-on experience and premium networking opportunities.
We will be accepting members on a rolling basis throughout the year.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.
View the Membership Summary HERE
NORTHWESTERN COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER COMPLIANCE INTERN
The Northwestern University Athletics Compliance Office has volunteer opportunities available for two part-time compliance interns interested in gaining hands-on experience in intercollegiate athletics compliance. Interns will assist the athletics compliance office staff with working to ensure that Northwestern University's athletics department operates in full accordance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and University rules. The opportunity is designed for recent graduates or current graduate students who aim to work in intercollegiate athletics. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week and may be asked to contribute with weekend or evening work, where applicable. Interested candidates may forward their resume and cover letter to Jane Wagner, Assistant AD for Compliance, at jane.wagner@northwestern.edu. A more detailed job description is available in this PDF form.
NORTHWESTERN ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students as well as aspiring athletic equipment professionals)
The Northwestern University Athletic Department has volunteer opportunities in the fall and winter for undergraduate and graduate students interested in obtaining athletic equipment experience. The Northwestern Athletic Equipment Service Department (NAESD) services the athletic apparel needs of all 19 intercollegiate sports programs as well as staff. The NAESD is seeking individuals who are self-starters and can work effectively in an independent and team environment. Individuals will receive an overview of all aspects of athletic equipment operations including gameday operations, inventory control, organization and other work as assigned.
These opportunities are unpaid.
Interested individuals may forward a cover letter and resume to Mike Valentine at michael.valentine@northwestern.edu.