ICE 16-20

These are some internship and job opportunities that I found to be very interesting:
16) PAC 10 Sales and Marketing Internship
Support staff on sales efforts, use internet to research industry trends and sales opportunities, engage on site at basketball tournaments within the targeted demographics to create awareness of the event, operational support on local festival and VIP experiences.

17)Live Nation Entertainment Inter Premium Seats SalesHouston Premium Seats Sales Department is in search of a highly motivated, organized and most importantly, enthusiastic individual who is interested in working within the very heart of the entertainment industry! As an intern, you would be involved in various aspects of premium seats sales for two venues in Houston, TX and the surrounding area; Verizon Wireless Theater and House of Blues. Assisting Sales Staff (including Show days), Assist with recruitment of new VIP clients, Provide quality customer service to VIP clients, Coordinating ticket orders & tracking ,Coordinate ticket mailings ,Internet Research Administrative duties

18) Sacramento Kings/ Sacramento Monarchs/Arco Arena Ticket Seller
Ticket sellers sell admission to ARCO Arena using the Ticket master dispensing machine that automatically ejects number of tickets requested by patron and hands ticket to patron. Accepts payment and makes change. Answers questions concerning schedules, seating locations and reservations, and gives information concerning coming attractions. Additionally, they will welcome guests, provide assistance and direction for other arena services, and answer any questions our guests may have.
The hours will vary from week to week with the scheduled events.

19) Public Relations Intern ( New Balance)
As a Public Relations Intern, you will assist with supporting public relations initiatives, including media relations, marketing project support and other communications programs. You will be responsible for coordinating the product placement program to meet the needs of target media and you will use a company database to identify new placement opportunities. You will conduct competitor and industry research and collect and maintain competitive media coverage, product catalogs, and company information. In this role, you will organize and maintain the team?s shoe and apparel sample inventory. You will manage the media contact database and reference library. You will be required to develop press releases and kits related to key products and programs.

20)Utah Jazz / Larry H. Miller Group - Jr. Jazz Intern
The Utah Jazz have an opportunity for a paid internship working with our Jr. Jazz groups. This intern will be working a minimum of 15 hours per week and will last thru April 15th. This is a great introduction to a professional sports environment!

Turner Field Tour

I really enjoyed the Turner field tour givien by our guide Dave. I didnt know much about about the facility nor about baseball and I feel with this tour I learned a lot about each. One thing I really found to be very interesting was the fact that before each game they sell $1 seats and tickets. I found this to be very interesting because it gives everyone an opportunity to view a game at this facility, this is something that I have never heard of and I think every facility should try to and do things like this to really give those who may not be able to afford a ticket to see a game the opportunity to. Being able to view the fan area was very fun because it is important to be able to really entertain and give the fans something to enjoy. I never knew that the braves were the oldest oranized team, so that fact was very interesting. I enjoyed being able to view the museum and walk on the train to get the experience of traveling for athletes back in those times. All and all this was a very wonderful and memorable experience.

GAE 6-10

These are some graduate assistantships that I found to be very interesting and wanted to share as well as possibly finding out more about each one that I came across becasue of the type field I want to go into and gain experience in each.
6)Graduate Assistant, Coaching (Barry University Miami Shores, FL )
These graduate assistant positions are offered through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting the head coach in all phases of the program, recruiting, organizing practice sessions, game preparation, individual player development, scouting, and other duties as assigned. A bachelor's degree required and collegiate playing/coaching experience in the sport is desired.
7) Graduate Assistant, Athletic Administration (Barry University Miami Shores, FL )
This position is one requiring a responsible motivated candidate who has completed a baccalaureate degree. Responsibilities for this administrative position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics includes include, but are not limited to, working with the assistant to the dean in supporting the department's study hall/ class attendance program, assisting in daily operations of the athletic program, and being able to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and coaches. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software, and ability to organize/prioritize/follow through on projects is necessary. An undergraduate background in sport management is preferred.
8)Graduate Assistant, Sports Information (Barry University Miami Shores, FL)
The sports information graduate assistant is responsible for assisting the director of sports information in publicizing Barry's 12-sport intercollegiate athletics program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: writing press releases, assisting with production of media guides and game programs and helping with home event management for all sports, as well as handling other duties as assigned. A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or sport-related field is required. Applicants should have solid writing and interpersonal communication skills, and previous experience working with Stat Crew software for Basketball and The Automated Scorebook for Baseball / Softball, soccer, and volleyball. In addition, the successful candidate should have experience working with desktop publishing software including PageMaker and PhotoShop. Must be willing to work during home events, at night and on weekends.
9)Strength and Conditioning (Seattle University Seattle,WA)
Provide assistance with all aspects of strength and conditioning department Responsibilities include, but not limited to: assist head strength and conditioning coach in all aspects of developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for 17 intercollegiate athletic teams.Work with both men’s and women’s sports as assigned by head strength and conditioning coach. Provide proper techniques associated with strength and speed development, and attend to the daily maintenance of the training facility and equipment.SCCC or CSCS recommended.
10) Game Management  (Seattle University Seattle, WA)
Provide assistance with all aspects of game management. Responsibilities include, pre-game preparation, event timeline, permits and sanctions, event set-up, operations and breakdown;Oversight of event scheduling and use by outside rental clients and execution of contracted responsibilities by outside vendors; Maintenance of equipment inventory and procurement and transport of event supplies and equipment.Training and management of event staff; Development and management of risks. Other duties will be assigned as needs are identified and based on individual interests and skills.

Georgia Tech/ Georgia Dome Visits

I enjoyed being able to go and tour these two places because it gave me a great chance to experience different types of ways I could possibly use my degree. I really enjoyed being able to see different areas and learn about all the things it takes to keep those places up and running, and how important it is to have these types of places for not only athletics but other events and things as well. I really loved being able to see how things operate as far as tickets and the way the dome is ran as well as a facility like the recreation center at Ga Tech. It was really interesting to learn everything I did about these facilities and be able to walk around and look and get a feel for what takes place besides being a spectator.I had a wonderful time on these tours and would definently love to be able to experince something like this again or maybe even try to see if I could possibly intern for one of these facilities. This was an amazing experience.

Guest Speaker Dr. Bob Pearson

I really enjoyed this speaker and all the things that he spoke about and gave insight on. Some things that stuck out to me were a few quotes and ideas that I feel will help me in my career; 10/90 principle, it states that 10% of the people will take 90% of your time and this is to me a very true statement in the sports worl, "some of the greatest practices in any sport occur when practice is cancelled" I agree with this simply because it is good to be able to take time off to relax and collect yourself, "enjoyment, pure and simple, should be experienced in sport, on the job and in your everyday life" I agree with this quote because I want to enjoy the work that I am doing and make it a great expereince everyday, another one that stuck out to me was "Never forget to be humble-egos get in the way of success" I agree with this because when you get to where you want to be you never want to forget what it took to get there and the things you had to go through to make it. I really enjoyed this speaker because he gave great advice and great knowledge for us to make it where we want to go.

Guest Speaker Coach Bill Popp

I learned a lot from this speaker in regards to what he does as and Athletic Director as well as a head coach. He is responsible for a lot of things within the athletic department such as eligibility,athletci budgeting for each team,as well as handeling scholarship and financial reports. He informed us about the NCAA and NAIA's differences and how things work with those organizations. It was really interesting to be able to hear about all the duties that he has and how he got to where he is, as well as the things he accomplished. He also provided great information regarding things that we all needed to know about when dealing with the administrative side of sports.

ICE 11-15

These are five  potential internships/careers that I found that I felt I may want to look at further for myself"
11)Media Relations Intern (Harlem Globetrotters) Phoenix AZ
Organize, write and distribute HGI notes and press releases. Respond to requests concerning show programs, player pictures, and donations. General office duties. Establish and sustain personal relationships with media personnel, including newspaper, magazines, television and radio. Work with specific media partners in the development and execution of promotional plans. Participate and network within the community and industry.
12)Ripken Basebal Inc. Stadium Operations/Food & Beverage Intern
As a successful Stadium Operations/Food & Beverage Intern, your main responsibility is to learn the ropes and provide support in operations-related areas of the business. As our Stadium Operations/Food & Beverage Intern, you will report to the Director of Operations and assist in the following tasks during the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training and possibly the Charlotte Stone Crabs Florida State League season
ex: Serve as the Rays' liaison for all Spring Training operational needs Direct the cleaning of Charlotte Sports Park including ordering supplies, checking the work of the cleaning crew, etc, Oversee the cleanliness of the concession areas, Support the Director of Food & Beverage with game day tasks etc
13)Basketball Operations Internship Springfield Armor (NBA D-League) Springfield MA
Assist the Basketball Operations department with day to day responsibilities that involve the various branches of the department. This is an un-paid internship. Attend all team practices (typically 9am - 2pm) as well as all 24 home games from 11/26/10 - 3/26/11 plus potential playoff games.
 14)Promotions Internship Houston Rockets, Houston Comets
Work within the Event and Promotions Department to assist with day-to-day functionsAssist in the production of all promotional events for Rockets ticket holders, corporate partners and fans Responsible for leading the efforts to plan, promote and execute grassroots events, such as Viewing Parties, pre-game Lift Off Parties, group ticketing events (i.e. scrimmages) and appearances at corporate partner locations and community events etc
15)Event Operations Internships Houston Rockets, Houston Comets
Assist in the coordination of meetings, special events, sporting events and concerts as assigned Facilitate internal meetings in the Toyota Center Support event elements including: production meetings, event details and maps, advancing concerts, pre- and post-event inspections, on-site event management, etc.Assist Guest Services staff with guest correspondence and special requests via email, telephone and in person etc.