The Southern Conference, an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic organization based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will offer two paid internships for the upcoming academic year from mid- to late-July 2021 through June 2022. Candidates must have the ability to work within the framework of Southern Conference and NCAA regulations. The individuals chosen will have duties as assigned by the Commissioner, their direct supervisor and the internship coordinator. Southern Conference internships will include comprehensive experience in all areas of conference administration.
 
The Championships Assistant position will include some of the following duties: 
 

• Championships: Assisting the Assistant Commissioner for Championships with the administration of Conference championship and participation in Conference membership meetings throughout the academic year. Serving as the Conference's primary liaison for the production and distribution of all team and individual trophies and awards.
• Conference & NCAA Rules Compliance: Assisting the Associate Commissioner for Compliance with squad lists, record keeping, the National Letter of Intent signings and compliance education programming.
• Marketing and Social Media: Assisting with the marketing and branding of the Conference and its programs through social media and the creation of visual communications for digital and print media.
• Assisting the Conference Office and staff members with special projects and other duties as assigned.

 
The Media Relations Assistant position will include some of the following duties: 
 

• Media Relations: Assisting with the compiling and managing of league statistics for selected sports; serving as the direct media relations contact for select sports; producing sport and event-related press releases; completing NCAA reporting forms; updating the Conference website and other duties as assigned.
• Championships: Assisting in operating conference championships and other special events.

 
Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree (advanced degree candidate preferred but not required), have practical experience in areas relevant to the position for which they are applying, and must have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Applicants must have the initiative and self-motivation to complete tasks as assigned, working independently to meet deadlines. Each internship stipend is a minimum of $1,500 per month.
 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to the following staff members. Please also include work samples if applying for the media relations position.
 

Championships	Stanley Broaden	sbroaden@socon.org
Media Relations	Phil Perry	pperry@socon.org

Applications will be accepted beginning March 22 and will be accepted until the positions have been filled. The Southern Conference is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.