Employment Opportunities

Harvard University's Department of Athletics has the largest Division I Athletics program in the country with 41 Varsity sports.  More athletes than any other school in the country!  We offer a fun, team-oriented department. You will have access to a wide range of educational offerings, including world-class museums, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Our benefits package is superior and includes resources for work/life balance.  We strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

Coaching & administrative staff open positions:

Please visit Harvard's employment web site  for job descriptions.  To submit your application, search either for "Athletics" positions or by requisition number:   http://www.employment.harvard.edu/

PAID INTERNSHIPS
2012 - 2013 Internship Program

The Athletics Department anticipates internship opportunities in the following areas: Athletic Communications; Marketing; Events& Operations; Ticket Office; Multimedia; Cross Country/Track & Field and Compliance.

SCHEDULE: Start dates will typically be in late July or early August 2011.  We expect that you will be able to commit to working for 10 months.  You will generally work 40 hours per week.  Evening and weekend work will be required.  Your schedule may vary to accommodate evening and weekend work.   There may be times when you will work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain). 

WHAT WE OFFER: Paid interns are compensated at $10 per hour.  Volunteer internships are not paid.  Harvard offers variety – we have 41 varsity programs and a numbers of junior varsity programs. The Athletics Department has team spirit and fun activities. We also run an intern professional development program that helps gets your career in sports management off to a good start, gives you a chance to get career advice from coaches and athletic administrators, and discusses topics such as managing your career. Cambridge is a multi-cultural city with exceptional diversity. And Boston is the undisputed hub of college and university life, so you will have a chance to meet and network with many people in higher education.  Also, you will get free use of our athletic facilities, including our Olympic-sized pool; fitness center; and indoor tennis courts. 

SPECIAL NOTE:  You MUST be enrolled in a degree-granting program with an accredited college or university that requires an internship as part of the degree process. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are required.  Please do not send a resume if you cannot meet this requirement. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please see below for position descriptions, requirements and specific application information. Due to the volume of resumes received, we regret that we may be unable to respond personally to those candidates not selected for an interview or respond to phone calls.

We strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. 

Marketing
As the Harvard Athletics marketing intern, you will have an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the areas of marketing, event management, advertising and sales. You will assist the Marketing Manager with logistical and marketing arrangements for all 41 Varsity programs, focusing especially on football, men’s and women’s hockey, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse. Responsibilities include assisting in the development and implementation of marketing plans; creating and executing group sales initiatives; and managing youth team programs.  You will also update marketing content on Harvard Athletics’ website; assist with game-day planning, write scripts; set up and breakdown promotion materials; distribute marketing materials throughout the University and in the Boston area; communicate with various sponsors, support community relations, and manage our database. The Harvard Athletics marketing department strives to influence and cultivate student perceptions and enhancing the game day experience for all who attend our varsity sports programs.

You should be highly motivated, detailed-oriented and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is desired.  Familiarity with multi-media technology, such as computer and video management is preferred. The anticipated start date is approximately July 9, 2012 with an anticipated end date of May 9, 2013.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Taylor Shea, Marketing Manager: tshea@fas.harvard.edu.

Compliance
You will report to the Assistant Director of Athletics for the Compliance Office.  The Compliance Office   is responsible for overseeing 41 Division I varsity sports programs. You will be exposed to all aspects of NCAA compliance operations which will help you to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in intercollegiate athletics. The starting date for this internship is approximately August 1, 2012 and ends on approximately May 29, 2013.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Shanna Kornachuk, Assistant Director of Athletics: dharules@fas.harvard.edu

Events & Operations
You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Events and have the opportunity to learn from qualified professionals in the areas of event operations, facilities, and personnel management.  You will assist the Assistant Director of Athletics with logistical arrangements for all intercollegiate contests and non-intercollegiate events. Key responsibilities include, learning to manage each facet of an intercollegiate event, from supervising game day event crews to working with visiting teams and officials. In addition, you will assist with field and facility scheduling, payment of officials, outside event invoices and the coordination of intercollegiate contest contracts.  This internship will provide you with an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of event operations, facility maintenance and preparation along with budgetary procedures. The anticipated start date is approximately August 6, 2012 with an anticipated end date of June 7, 2013.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Duane Reeves, Assistant Director of Athletics:dreeves@fas.harvard.edu. 

Athletic Equipment Room
You will report directly to the Head and Associate Athletic Equipment Managers and be exposed to all aspects of the athletic equipment management for all 41 varsity sports offered at Harvard. You will learn and develop skills in inventory management including purchasing and budget management using a web based tracking model.  Managing select teams as designated by the Head Equipment Manager and also maintaining daily operations within the room are also your responsibility. You will work directly with coaches, student athletes and administrators on a daily basis to help fulfill the needs requested. This position will provide you with an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of College Athletics and Equipment Management as a whole.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are required. Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.  The starting date for this internship is July 15th, 2012 and ends on May15th, 2013.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Jeff Tessier, Associate Equipment Manager: jtessier@fas.harvard.edu.

VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS

SCHEDULE: Dates and specific schedules will vary according to the needs of the program.    

WHAT WE OFFER:.  Volunteer internships are not paid, but we do offer numerous advantages and perks.  Harvard offers variety – we have 41 varsity programs and a numbers of junior varsity programs. The Athletics Department has team spirit and fun activities. We also run an intern professional development program that helps gets your career in sports management off to a good start, gives you a chance to get career advice from coaches and athletic administrators, and discusses topics such as managing your career. Cambridge is a multi-cultural city with exceptional diversity. And Boston is the undisputed hub of college and university life, so you will have a chance to meet and network with many people in higher education.  Also, you will get free use of our athletic facilities, including our Olympic-sized pool; fitness center; and indoor tennis courts. 

SPECIAL NOTE:  You MUST be enrolled in a degree-granting program with an accredited college or university that requires an internship as part of the degree process. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are required.  Please do not send a resume if you cannot meet this requirement. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please see below for position descriptions, requirements and specific application information. Due to the volume of resumes received, we regret that we may be unable to respond personally to those candidates not selected for an interview or respond to phone calls.

We strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.  

Volunteer Athletic Communications Internship
The interns will report directly to the Director of Athletic Communications. The interns will assist the Director of Athletic Communications and the Assistant Directors of Athletic Communications with coverage of the university's 41-sport varsity athletics program. The interns will also serve as writers and editors for the department's website as well as for game programs and other printed pieces. The interns will be involved in the record book and other historical archiving projects. They will gain hands-on experience using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Stat crew and the Automated Scorebook. The interns will be expected to assist the Athletic Communications staff at a number of athletic events during their tenure. Applicants should have a background in an athletic communications or sports information setting and should have basic experience with Stat Crew in-game statistical programs.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Tim Williamson at twilliam@fas.harvard.edu

Interns will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. Opportunities are available for the fall and winter semesters as well as January and summer breaks.

Volunteer Internships (3-5) - Multimedia/ Video
The Department of Athletics seeks part time/volunteer assistance throughout the year. Leveraging its website, GoCrimson.com, and well as auxiliary social media sites, the department seeks talented and creative talent to bolster its multimedia and creative video initiatives. Students with experience in web design, video editing software and camera experience should contact Kurt Svoboda at ksvoboda@fas.harvard.edu.

Volunteer Internships Cross Country/ Track & Field

You will report directly to the Coaching Assistant for Track and Field and Cross Country. The program is seeking candidates with relevant experience to assist with database management, website upkeep, press releases, historical data analysis, recruiting, social media and networking, marketing, travel coordination, management, travel services and hospitality, promotions and event operations.

If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three appropriate references to Coaching Assistant Jack Brady: jbrady@fas.harvard.edu.

Marketing and Promotions 

This position will provide you with valuable experience in Division I sports marketing and special event planning.  You will support daily office operations associated with sponsorship sales, ticket sales promotions, branding and multimedia projects.  Responsibilities also include managing promotional campaigns, fulfillment of ticket orders, game-day set up/ breakdown, and execution of in-game promotions for all 41 Varsity programs, especially concentrated on football, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's basketball and men's lacrosse.  You will also be responsible for promoting Harvard Athletics on campus and in the community, and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Ideally, you will have experience in ClickEffects, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and multimedia technology.

If interested, please contact Taylor Shea: tshea@fas.harvard.edu. 

Ticket Office

As a Harvard Athletic Ticket Office intern, you will work under the direction of the Ticket Manager and Ticket Office Staff Assistants while learning all different aspects of a collegiate Ticket Office.  As an intern you will have the flexibility to continue your classwork while gaining experience in ticket operations for events such as Football, Hockey, Basketball, and Men’s Lacrosse. Your primary duties will include answering the incoming ticket line, processing daily and season ticket sales, fulfilling ticket orders, and providing high quality customer service over the phone and during athletic events.  You will learn to use the AudienceView Ticketing Software, and assist with the preparation of games including sales windows, and Will Call for fans, players and coaches tickets. 

There is a 25+ hour per week commitment and you must be available for all Harvard Football home games. Interested applicants can contact Lauren Smith at lsmith@fas.harvard.edu with a resume and cover letter

Marketing and Game Day Promotions

You will gain valuable experience in Division I sports promotions and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.  This position supports the athletic marketing staff with game-day set up/ breakdown and execution of in-game and halftime promotions for all 41 Varsity programs, especially concentrated on football, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's basketball and men's lacrosse.  You  are responsible for increasing the awareness of Harvard Athletics through the distribution of marketing collateral throughout the University campus and in the Boston area.

Mostly weekend and evening hours are required. Candidates must be professional and reliable and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If interested, please contact Taylor Shea: tshea@fas.harvard.edu

Special Events/Marketing

This position will provide you with valuable experience in Division I sports marketing and special event planning.  You will assist the Associate Athletic Director of Sales & Marketing and the Marketing Manager with all sales and marketing initiatives associated with the Harvard vs. Yale football game held at Harvard Stadium in November. Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics, attending regular planning committee meetings, fulfilling ticket orders, and updating the event webpage. You will also conduct a post event analysis and provide a written review.

You are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours a week from July 2012 to December 2012. Some weekend and evening hours are required. 

If interested, please contact Taylor Shea: tshea@fas.harvard.edu.

Graphic Design and Multimedia

This volunteer/unpaid position will provide you with valuable experience in Division I sports marketing and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.  You will be responsible for supporting the marketing staff through the creation, publication, maintenance and coordination of marketing collateral materials. Additional responsibilities include creating static graphics for the football/lacrosse and hockey video boards, developing visual content for the website, executing promotional campaigns and increasing the awareness of Harvard Athletics through the distribution of marketing materials.  You will also have multimedia responsibilities, which include coordinating streaming, website content, TV, social networking and new technologies.

Previous experience is print and publication design is strongly preferred. Experience in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is required. Online advertising and html experience is preferred.

If interested, please contact Taylor Shea: tshea@fas.harvard.edu

Ticket Office

The ticket office at Harvard sells tickets for Harvard football, hockey, basketball and lacrosse events. We also sell athletic memberships to the Harvard community. We offer a well-rounded internship experience that will give you an opportunity to learn all aspects of a working ticket office. We also offer the chance to gain work experience with other athletic department offices, such as marketing, finance and operations, if you desire.  Work hours are flexible, but you will generally work in the office during weekday hours and also on game days.  You will learn the financial procedures of the office, gain valuable customer service skills, learn how to run a ticket office on game day (selling walk up tickets, Will-Call tickets, how to distribute player complimentary tickets according to NCAA regulations and all other game prep procedures), and you will be fully trained in Provenue, our ticket selling software system. Also, you will learn about the Harvard recreation department because the office oversees the selling of memberships to Harvard faculty, staff and students.

If interested, please contact Greg Collins: gcollins@fas.harvard.edu.

Temporary / Part time open positions:

Editor - Harvard Football Game Day Magazine
The Department of Athletics seeks a part-time assistance for 10 weeks during the football season to serve as the main editor/ project coordinator for it's football game day magazine. Duties include, but are not limited to, writing/ editing content and coordinating layout for a large-scale game day program. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop and other design programs is essential. Interested candidates should contact Kurt Svoboda at ksvoboda@fas.harvard.edu.

Public Address Announcers (Backup for Varsity Games) -
The Department of Athletics seeks part-time Public Address Announcers for varsity athletic events throughout the year. Sports of basketball and ice hockey are included. Demonstrated knowledge of these sports as well as professionalism and reliability are required. Must be available on weekends and evenings. If interested, please contact Kurt Svoboda at ksvoboda@fas.harvard.edu.

Multimedia/ Video
The Department of Athletics seeks part-time and volunteer assistance throughout the year. Leveraging its website, GoCrimson.com, and well as auxiliary social media sites, the department seeks talented and creative talent to bolster its multimedia and creative video initiatives. Students with experience in web design, video editing software and camera experience should contact Kurt Svoboda at ksvoboda@fas.harvard.edu.

Statistics/Writing Staff (Part time) -
The Department of Athletics seeks part-time Statistics/ Writing staff to serve as official statisticians, staff assistants, writers, and media assistants for various sports throughout the year. Event staff assists in field and facility set-up prior to the game as well as performing assigned duties assigned by the game manager. Must be available on weekends and evenings. If interested, please contact Kurt Svoboda at ksvoboda@fas.harvard.edu.

Events Staff -
The Department of Athletics seeks part-time Events staff to serve as scorekeepers, public address announcers, ball shaggers and equipment movers for various sports throughout the year. Event staff assists in field and facility set-up prior to the game as well as performing assigned duties assigned by the game manager. Must be available on weekends and evenings. If interested, please contact Duane Reeves at dreeves@fas.harvard.edu.

Lifeguards -
The Department of Athletics is accepting applications for lifeguards to work 17 hours or less per week. Must possess current certification in the following areas: American Red Cross and/or equivalent certification in Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. If interested, please contact George Macmasters justinwright@fas.harvard.edu

Front Desk Monitors-
The Department of Athletics is accepting applications for front desk monitors at the Murr Tennis and Squash Center.  Hours would primarily be during the day, Monday-Friday, with a possibility of working some weekend mornings.  Duties include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, taking reservations, greeting and checking members into the gym or courts and completing transactions.  Experience with customer service and handling money is essential.  If interested, please contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu.