Sports Information Intern

*This position is an unpaid position*

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting the Assistant Director, Athletics & Sports Information with conducting high quality collegiate athletic program within the guidelines of all rules and policies established by Cecil College, its athletic department, the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference, Region XX of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the National Junior College Athletic Association itself. In accordance with the academic standards, stated mission and goals of Cecil College and the Department of Athletics.

Given the need of interaction with students, employees and college community this position requires in person presence.

Essential Duties:

• Assist Assistant Director of Athletics & Sports Information with athletic department day-to-day operations including, but not limited to:
  • Game management (scoreboard operation, personnel management, facility set-up and break-down, etc.)
  • Broadcasting including live stream or in-game announcements
  • Collecting statistical data via PrestoSports live statistical software
  • Marketing and promotion of student-athletes, coaches, staff, etc.
    • Managing social media platforms
    • Updates to athletic website
    • Creation of post-game press releases
  • Working athletic-related special events
• Handles other related duties as assigned by Director of Athletics or Assistant Director of Athletics & Sports Information

Requirements:

• Actively pursuing an associate’s, bachelor's, or master’s degree required in sports management, sports marking, sports journalism or other related field
• Experience as a student-athlete or experience working/volunteering in an athletic department preferred
• Evidence of a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, cultural diversity and equity in sports
• Excellent communication, verbal, and writing skills

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.