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/

2010 - 2011 Internship Program:

The Department of Athletics offers internship opportunities in the following areas: Athletic Communications,  Equipment Room and Athletic Events Office. Please see below for position descriptions, requirements and application information.

Athletic Marketing Internship

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a 10-month internship in Athletic Marketing and Promotions. The intern will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director of Sales and Marketing and the Marketing Manager. Responsibilities include: assisting in the development and implementation of marketing plans; creating and executing promotions for all 41 Varsity programs, especially concentrated on football, men’s and women’s hockey, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse; increasing attendance through group sales initiatives; in particular managing youth team programs. Day-to-day duties include, but are not limited to: updating marketing content on the website; game-day planning, writing scripts; set up/ breakdown of promotions; distribution of marketing collateral throughout the University and in the Boston area; fulfilling sponsorship commitments, building community relations, and growing database.  The individual will also be involved with marketing and working with various student groups to enhance the game day experience for all varsity sports programs. Other responsibilities include overseeing the Crimson Kids Club, supervising student assistants, and soliciting group ticket sales and program advertising sales.

A highly motivated individual is desired with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Previous experience in promotions, marketing, and event management is highly beneficial. Proficiency in Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop is required.  Familiarity with multi media technology, such as computer and video management is preferred. Successful candidates MUST BE enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program with an accredited college or university that requires an internship as part of the degree process. The intern will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, will be paid an hourly wage, and must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. We encourage interns to comprehensively explore their interest in athletic administration. If he or she would like to explore an administrative area outside of Athletic Marketing, we will allow for specific opportunities to get involved in the area(s) of interest. Such opportunities would be limited and would be available in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the primary internship. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Taylor Shea, Marketing Manager at tshea@fas.harvard.edu.

The anticipated start date is approximately July 19, 2010 with an anticipated end date of May 20, 2011.

Athletic Communications Internship

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for  two (2) 10-month internships in Athletic Communications. 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. They will work directly with selected teams to effectively promote and publicize the department of athletics through campus, local and national media outlets. The interns will also serve as writers and editors for the department's website as well as for media guides, game programs and other printed pieces. They will gain hands-on experience at a number of athletic events. 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.

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, Statcrew 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.

The successful candidate 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. We encourage interns to comprehensively explore their interest in athletic administration. If he or she would like to explore an administrative area outside of Athletic Communications, we will allow for specific opportunities to get involved in the area(s) of interest. Such opportunities would be limited and would be available in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the primary internship. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Tim Williamson at twilliam@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.

Athletic Events Internship

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is accepting applications for two 10-month internships in Athletic Events. The interns will report directly to the Manager of Athletic Events. They will be given the opportunity to learn from qualified professionals in the areas of event, facility, and personnel management. The interns will assist the Manager of Athletic Events and the Assistant Director of Athletics with logistical arrangements for all intercollegiate contests and non-intercollegiate events. They will learn to manage each facet of an intercollegiate event, from supervising game day event crews to working with visiting teams and officials. In addition, the interns will be able to assist with field and facility scheduling, payment of officials, and the coordination of intercollegiate contest contracts. The Athletic Events Interns will also gain valuable knowledge of field and facility maintenance and preparation and budgetary procedures. The successful candidate 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. The intern will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, will be paid an hourly wage, and must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. We encourage interns to comprehensively explore their interest in athletic administration. If he or she would like to explore an administrative area outside of Athletic Events, we will allow for specific opportunities to get involved in the area(s) of interest. Such opportunities would be limited and would be available in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the primary internship.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three current references to Duane Reeves, Harvard University, Murr Center, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163 or by email to dreeves@fas.harvard.edu. Do not apply for this position unless you need, or can obtain through your school, credit toward completion of a degree and can commit to the full 10-month time frame. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The anticipated start date is approximately August 9, 2010 with an anticipated end date of June 10, 2011.

Equipment Operation Internship

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a 5 month internship in Equipment Operations. The intern will report directly to the Manager of Equipment Operations. The intern will assist the Assistant and Manager of Equipment of Equipment Operations with coverage of the university's 41-sport varsity athletics program. The candidate will work directly with selected teams to effectively provide service that is consistent with department’s operational standards. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the operation as it relates Athletic Equipment Management. He or she will gain hands on experience at in all aspects of services provided to athletes, coaches, administrators and staff.  Applicants should have a background in athletics or sports related management.

We encourage interns to comprehensively explore their interest in Athletic Equipment Management. If he or she would like to explore an administrative area outside of Athletic Equipment Management, we will allow for specific opportunities to get involved in the area(s) of interest. Such opportunities would be limited and would be available in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the primary internship. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Alex Ferguson, Manager of Equipment Operations, Harvard University, Murr Center, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, Mass. 02163; afergus@fas.harvard.edu.  Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The anticipated start date is July 15, 2010 with an anticipated end date of December 15th, 2011.

Volunteer Internships (3-5) - 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.

Volunteer Internships (2-3) - Marketing and Promotions 

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is seeking qualified individuals to serve as temporary/part time marketing & promotions interns.  This volunteer/unpaid position will provide valuable experience in Division I sports marketing.  The sales and marketing interns will support daily office operations associated with sponsorship sales, ticket sales promotions, branding and multi media 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.  The marketing & promotions interns are responsible for promoting Harvard Athletics on campus and in the community. He/she will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Candidates must be professional and reliable and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. An ideal candidate should have an interest in a potential career in sports marketing, promotions, or other related field and have some knowledge or interest in college athletics. Experience in ClickEffects, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, and multi media technology is preferred. Weekend and evening hours are required. If interested, please contact Taylor Shea at tshea@fas.harvard.edu.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive academic credit for volunteer hours.

Volunteer Internship - Marketing, Game Day Promotions

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is seeking qualified individuals to serve as temporary/part time game-day promotional interns.  This volunteer/unpaid position will provide valuable experience in Division I sports promotions and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.  The game-day promotional interns will support 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.  The game-day promotional interns 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. An ideal candidate should have an interest in a potential career in sports marketing, promotions, or other related field and have some knowledge or interest in college athletics. If interested, please contact Taylor Shea at tshea@fas.harvard.edu.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive academic credit for volunteer hours.

Volunteer Internship  (1-2) - Graphic Design and Multimedia

The Harvard University Department of Athletics is seeking highly motivated, well-organized individuals to serve as temporary/part time design and multimedia interns to join the exciting world of sports marketing. This volunteer/unpaid position will provide valuable experience in Division I sports marketing and will report directly to the Marketing Manager.   The intern 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 videoboards, developing visual content for the website, executing promotional campaigns and increasing the awareness of Harvard Athletics through the distribution of marketing materials.   The intern also will have multi media responsibilities, which include coordinating streaming, website content, TV, social networking and new technologies.

An ideal candidate should be interested in a potential career in advertising design, sports marketing, production or a related field and have some knowledge or interest in college athletics. Day, weekend and evening hours are required. Candidates must be creative, professional, reliable and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience is print and publication design is strongly preferred. Experience of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is required. Online advertising and html experience is preferred. If interested, please contact Taylor Shea at tshea@fas.harvard.edu. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate graphic design program and eligible to receive academic credit for volunteer hours.

Volunteer Internships  (2-3) - Ticket Office

The Harvard University Department of Athletics Ticket Office has 2-3 fall semester unpaid internship positions available starting in September of 2010. 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 gives our intern 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 the student desires. Work hours are flexible. As our intern, you will 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 at: Harvard Athletics Ticket Office, Murr Center, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston Ma, 02163. Or email to: gcollins@fas.harvard.edu.

Temporary / Part time open positions:

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 macmast@fas.harvard.edu

Fitness Staff -
We are currently hiring staff with excellent customer service skills to work in the fitness areas at Hemenway Gymnasium and the QRAC. This position entails, but is not limited to providing excellent customer service to members, monitoring fitness areas, organizing the weight rooms, ensuring safe and proper use of equipment, light cleaning of equipment, etc. Previous experience in the fitness industry is not necessary. The time commitment is a minimum of 4 and maximum of 20 hours per week. Current shifts are available on weekday afternoons and evenings as well as weekend afternoons. All interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to: Cristina Popillo, Fitness Program Manager Email: hemfit@fas.harvard.edu.