Athlete Affairs Intern - Harris County - Houston Sports Authority
Tentative Dates: August 18 – December 17
About Hchsa
In sports, a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time. Over the last 25 years, The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) has served as the sports marketing agency for the city of Houston and Harris County and has dominated the competition with the hardware to prove it. HCHSA is responsible for bidding on and attracting new sports events to the Houston area, as well as overseeing the marketing and operations of those events. These events include the NCAA Final Fours, NCAA College Football Playoffs, CONCACAF Gold Cup, FIFA World Cup Committee, MLB and NBA All-Star Games, ITTF World Table Tennis Championships and the annual National Battle of the Bands. See HCHSA in action HERE.
Position Overview
The Harris County – Houston Sports Authority is seeking 1 well-rounded student looking to excel in the sports industry. Our Athlete Affairs intern will have an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience working alongside the Events Team.
SCOPE OF WORK
Assist with event planning and logistics
Assist with travel logistics for athletes and officials for upcoming events
Assist with booking athlete accommodations
Conducting hotel site visits
Participate in meetings and events
On-site event support
EVENT SCHEDULE
August 22-23: National Battle of the Bands
Date TBD: Abilities in Motion Adaptive Sports Day
December 10 – 11: Lombardi Awards
Qualifications
Active interest in working in professional sports.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Eligible candidates must be at least Junior level college/university student or graduate student enrolled as a full-time college/university student and must receive academic credit for this internship.
Applicant must be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week
During event dates, must be available to work long hours including holidays, weekends, and evenings if necessary
Lift up to 45 pounds repeatedly, work outdoors and stand for long periods of time
Valid driver’s license (be prepared to use personal vehicle to travel to and from site all of which will be within Harris County)
Must have their own living accommodations within commutable distance from Houston Tx, 77010
Compensation
Unpaid position, not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits; academic credit only
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.