General Information | Internship Positions | Former Interns/Employees
GENERAL INFORMATION
Internship Dates:
The Bay State Games offers 10 week internships. Most internships begin in late May and conclude in late July or early August. There is some flexibility with start dates to accommodate the end of the school year and graduations. Other opportunities may also be available on an as-needed basis for students to intern during the academic year.
Compensation:
All first year interns will receive a $1,000 stipend ($100 per week). MASF will work with the intern's academic institution to determine if internship hours can fulfill credit or graduation requirements. Interns will receive staff gear and other amenities that may become available, and a small weekly stipend is offered to summer interns to cover travel and other basic costs.
Company Description:
The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF) is a non-profit organization with the primary function of staging the Bay State Summer and Winter Games. The mission of the MASF is to promote personal development, physical fitness, education, sportsmanship and teamwork through amateur athletic training, competition and Olympic-style events to Massachusetts residents of all ages. Games events are held across Massachusetts and attract more than 8,000 athletes in 28 different sports annually. In addition to sports related programming, MASF produces numerous enrichment initiatives including a Scholarship Program, Sportsmanship Program, Sports Medicine Conference and Health and Fitness Initiative - Kids Fitness Challenge.
Intern Qualifications:
The Bay State Games provide an ideal environment for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in sports management. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated, resourceful, creative and willing to work the odd/long hours which are required in event management. Some positions may require experience or an interest in a specific area including tournament operations, finance, marketing, sports information, etc. It is recommended but not required that interns be Massachusetts residents, as we do not provide housing.
INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARIES
The Bay State Games will hire seven interns to work on the 2010 Summer Games. These internships concentrate on several different areas of sports management. Listed below are the various categories that we are seeking to fill:
OPERATIONS
- Serve as a site director at Summer Games finals.
- Assist with event set up and break down.
- Assist with needs assessment and appropriation of venues, equipment and staff.
- Assist with coordination of coaches and officials.
- Coordinate all event rules, tie breakers and other sports event information.
- Oversee the organization, recruitment, assignment and confirmation of all Bay State Summer Games volunteers. (responsibility of one Operations intern)
- Oversee Sportsmanship Program. (responsibility of one Operations intern)
SPORTS INFORMATION
- Compose game recaps from statistical results of various Summer Games sports.
- Organize Summer Games results and distribute to the media.
- Write press releases for Summer Games and its corresponding events.
- Assist with design and production of promotional materials.
- Communicate with media outlets including production and distribution of press kits.
- Assist with running the press center during all finals competitions.
- Help with promotion of all Summer Games events including additional programs such as the Kids Fitness Challenge.
- Create, update and organize databases..
- Research story leads and pitch to appropriate media outlets.
- Oversee Verizon Future Leaders Scholarship program including review of applicants, interviews and recipient selection.
- Oversee Summer Games Merchandise Program including promotion and sales.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Oversee collection, processing, accounting and tracking of all team and individual sports fees as well as other Summer Games related income.
- Oversee payables and receivables and other finance related duties.
- Assist with identification, solicitation and fulfillment of in kind sponsors.
- Research grant opportunities.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
All interns will be responsible for assisting with general office related duties including data entry, mailings, preparation of press kits, preparation of rosters and other general duties.
FORMER INTERNS/EMPLOYEES
| Name |
College/University |
Post-Bay State Games Employer |
| Michael Coyne |
UMass-Amherst |
Assistant Communications Director -
Big East Conference |
| Michael Daly |
Northeastern University |
Head Mens Lacrosse Coach -
Tufts University |
| Robin Dziedzic |
UMass-Dartmouth |
Player Relations Coordinator -
Travelers Golf Championship |
| Kristin Girard |
Stonehill College |
Event Manager -
Conventures Marketing & Special Events |
| Jared Hager |
Bryant College |
Athletic Communications Assistant -
Bryant College |
| Darryl Jasper |
UMass-Amherst |
General Manager -
Nelligan Sports Marketing |
| Brian Nowak |
UMass-Amherst |
Athletics Facilities Manager -
St. John's University (NYC) |
| Brian Oates |
Holy Cross |
Director of Corporate Marketing -
New England Patriots |
| Molly O'Mara |
UMass-Amherst |
Assistant. Media Relations Director -
University of Arkansas |
| Kim (Kelly) Penny |
Tufts University |
Girls Basketball Head Coach -
Reading High School |
| Brittany Rheault |
Worcester State |
Director of Operations -
Bay State Games |
| Andrew Schwartz |
Cortland State |
Vice President Sales and Marketing -
SportCare Field Management |
| Alex Schwerin |
UMass-Amherst |
General Manager -
Springfield Armor (NBA D-League) |
| Kellie Gale |
Colgate University |
Associate Director of Athletics for the Varsity Club - Princeton University |
| Mike Tannebaum |
UMass-Amherst |
General Manager - New York Jets |
| Cora Thompson |
Tufts University |
Head Volleyball Coach -
Tufts University |
| Stephanie Vieira |
UMass-Amherst |
Box Office Manager Mullins Center UMass Amherst |
If you are interested in pursuing an internship position with the
Bay State Games, please submit a resume and cover letter to
Brittany Rheault at brittany@baystategames.org.
