Moon Township, Pa. – The RMU department of athletics is searching for qualified candidates for internships for those interested in gaining practical experience and to help build a strong resume.
 
Interns will receive an overview of NCAA Division I athletics in various capacities, including administration, business operations, game day operations, development, event planning, marketing, promotions, ticket sales and video operations.

"My internship experience with RMU Athletics embodied an incredible atmosphere full of collaboration and strategy," said Mia Commendatore. "During my time as an intern, I was able to fall into an efficient routine while simultaneously being pushed to try new things, which helped me avoid complacency. Being able to communicate with other creators and my superiors created an enjoyable work environment. This internship was so rewarding that I am pursuing jobs that would similar to this experience and culture."
 
RMU Athletics internships enhance teamwork, leadership and responsibility and increase an individual's knowledge and understanding about various aspects of an NCAA Division I athletics department.

"As an intern for the athletics department, I had the most unique and enjoyable experience," said Devon Lee. "I was honored to have my assigned responsibilities, as my superior challenged me and helped me grasp a better understanding of the real world. This opportunity was able to give me the clarity to know that this is a direction that I want to go post-graduation. I'm grateful to have collaborated with an amazing organization and be able to contribute to RMU Athletics."
 
If you are interested in applying for one of the following internships please visit www.rmu.edu/careers or click on the respective internship position below for more information.
 
Vice President and Director of Athletics Office & Chief Of Staff Internship 
RMU Athletics offers a one-year internship position for an undergraduate interested in working in collegiate athletic administration. Applicants should possess an interest in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. The internship provides exposure to a variety of areas within the department of athletics, including strategic planning, budget management, alumni engagement, fundraising, contest management, student-athlete welfare issues and initiatives, diversity and inclusion initiatives and staff oversight and management.
 
Business Operations
RMU Athletics is searching for a qualified candidate to perform a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties involving the accounting, budgeting and recording and reporting of financial transactions for the department of athletics. The intern will apply methods of accounting learned in the classroom to a real world setting through the utilization of various accounting systems.
 
Donor Relations (Development)
RMU Athletics is searching for a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the strategic development and execution of donor relations for athletics fundraising, including RMU's 1921 Club, Varsity Club and gifts tied to ticketing and athletic scholarships. The individual will work closely with the athletics development staff to plan and execute donor solicitations, donor fulfillment and donor appreciation initiatives.
 
Game Day Operations
RMU Athletics offers a one-year internship in home game management, which includes operational functions of various sports, including, but not limited to, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball contests. Individuals will assist in general inspection of facility preparedness, operation of equipment and assistance with officials and visiting teams.
 
Graphic Design and Digital Media (Marketing)
RMU Athletics is seeking a creative and qualified candidate for graphic design and digital media who is eager to contribute to the RMU Athletics brand through marketing and public relations campaigns. The individual will work closely with marketing, media relations and video staff to develop and produce creative content through hands on projects and assignments. The individual will also work closely with the athletics marketing staff to help facilitate social media strategies for the department of athletics as well as track engagements across all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
 
Alumni Engagement (Development)
RMU Athletics is looking for a qualified candidate who will be responsible assisting with the strategic development and execution of RMU's Athlete Network platform. The individual will engage in solicitations to alumni and corporate partners associated with the platform, including RMU's Varsity Club of student-athlete alumni donors.
 
Student-Athlete Experience and Leadership Development
RMU Athletics is searching for a qualified individual for a one-year internship to assist in building a comprehensive and sustainable leadership development program for student-athletes and department coaches and staff. The position will help develop a strategy for communications and social media that highlights student-athlete experiences, accolades and leadership.
 
Marketing and Promotions Game Day Internship (Football, Men's and Women's Basketball)
RMU Athletics is looking for an outgoing and qualified candidate to assist with operation and supervision of home game promotional activities as well as game operations. The individual will work closely with the athletics marketing staff to plan and execute engagement opportunities for students as well as develop fan-friendly strategies that meet the needs of the collegiate athletics department.
 
Fan Experience (Marketing)
RMU Athletics is searching for a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the strategic development and execution of marketing initiatives. The individual will work closely with the athletics marketing staff to plan and execute engagement opportunities, including, but not limited to, game day operations, creative communications, strategic outreach, in-game promotions, event planning and customer service.

Promotions and Game Day Operations (Marketing)
RMU Athletics is searching for a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the marketing and game day staff with interactive fan areas, customer service, promotional give-aways and event management. Interns will receive a comprehensive understanding of the production of an NCAA Division I collegiate sporting event through hands-on duties and responsibilities.
 
Multimedia
RMU Athletics is seeking a creative and qualified individual to assist in expanding coverage of RMU Athletics through live audio and video broadcasts and post video production. The individual will work closely with marketing, media relations and the video staff through hands-on experience in projects and assignments.

Media Relations
RMU Athletics is seeking a creative and qualified individual to assist in the day-to-day operations of the media relations office and the promotion of its athletics programs. The individual will assist in game-day operations for various sports, including, but not limited to, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse and softball. In addition, the qualified candidate will work with the media relations staff to develop and produce content for use on various social media platforms and the official athletics department website.
 
Special Events (Development)
RMU Athletics is in search of a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the strategic development and execution of athletic special events for fundraising, sponsorships and gifts tied to ticketing. The individual will work closely with the athletics development staff to plan and execute special donor events, including golf outings, dinners, alumni and varsity club events, homecoming and the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ticket Operations
RMU Athletics offers a one-year internship to gain valuable experience in an NCAA Division intercollegiate athletics ticket office. The individual will be interested in pursuing a career in ticket operations and will assist in all ticket operations functions for football and basketball.
 
Ticket Sales
Taymar Sales U. seeks a qualified candidate to sell a full menu of ticket products for Robert Morris football and basketball, including, but not limited to, season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets and premium seating and hospitality packages. The individual will build relationships and expand business with current ticket holders and generate new ticket sales.

Corporate Sponsorship
Taymar Sales U. seeks a qualified candidate to learn and expand their understanding of the sports sponsorship industry, applying fundamentals learned in the classroom in a real world setting. The qualified individual will support the corporate partnership department in the prospecting, fulfillment and activation of athletic partnerships.

Ticket Sales Development Internship
Taymar Sales U. seeks a qualified candidate to play an integral role in the RMU ticket sales department, being involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the department. The successful candidate will sell a full menu of tickets products for RMU Athletics, including season tickets, flex ticket packages, premium tickets and hospitality packages.

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