Internships

Thank you for your interest in attaining an internship with the Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. There are multiple internship opportunities available each semester and during the summer. With multiple major events (Nutmeg State Games, Connecticut Masters' Games and our year long calendar) the need for exceptional interns is great. Come join a young and energetic full-time staff and help conduct the largest multi-sport events in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. offers paid and non-paid internships, based on hours and workload, which offer outstanding opportunities to gain valuable expereince in sport and event management. Selected interns have the opportunity to earn college credit as well as the necessary experience to compete for positions in the sports world.

• NUTMEG STATE GAMES

  • The Official State Games of Connecticut offering 22+ different sport tournaments and competitions for Connecticut residents. Each summer over 7,000 athletes compete in this unique statewide event which will be held throughout July and the beginning of August and is Connecticut's largest Olympic-style multi-sport event.

• CONNECTICUT MASTERS' GAMES

  • The Official State Games for Master and Senior competitors offering 15+ different sport competitions! Each summer over 1,700 masters athletes compete in this competition which will be held in April, May and June. 

• OTHER EVENTS

  • Northeast Football Showcase, Nutmeg Fall Classic Pickleball Tournament, Nutmeg Holiday Basketball Festival, Fundraising Events. 

Job Description

Interns will have the opportunity to work with all the events mentioned above in the following capacities:

• Recruiting Teams, Coaches, Athletes, & Volunteers
• Corresponding with Coaches, Athletes, Officials, Medical Staff & Volunteers
• Game Day Operations - Directing & Managing Game Sites and Sport Competitions
  • Please click here to view the GAME Administrator Job Description
  • Please click here to view the SITE Director Job Description
• Assisting with the day to day management of multiple websites / webpages
• General Advertising, Marketing and Social Media
• Supplies, Equipment, Signage, Uniforms & Ticketing

How To Apply

Questions: Please email Ed Matz, Executive Director: [email protected] 

Requirements

• Must be highly organized, detail-orientated and able to organize multiple projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates high energy; people-person
• Professional manner, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to a rapidly changing working envirinment 
• Ability to work long/flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Internships are available to present college students involved in sports and recreation management as a career. The Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. offers the following Internship Opportunities:

2024 Internship Opportunities

Sports Medicine Internship (May - August, 2024)

 - 12+ positions available
 - 250 - 300 total hours available
 - Application Deadline - Mon., April 26th, 2024
 - Qualifications - Open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students
 - This Internship will meet all Credit Requirements. Compensation - UNPAID

Part-Time Internship (September, - December, 2024)

 - 4 Part-Time Positions available
 - 200 - 250 total hours available
 - Application Deadline - Fri., September 20th, 2024
 - Qualifications - Junior or Senior college students
 - This Internship Program will meet all Credit Requirements. Compensation - UNPAID

2024 Internship Opportunities

Part - Time Internship (January, - Mid-May, 2024)

 - 4+ Part-Time Positions available
 - 250 to 300 total hours available
 - Application Deadline - Fri., December 22, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled through January 13th 
 - Qualifications - Junior or Senior college students
 - This Internship Program will meet all Credit Requirements. Compensation - UNPAID

Full-Time Internship (Mid-May - Mid-August, 2024)

 - 5 full time positions available
 - 500+ total hours available
 - Application Deadline - Fri.., February 23, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled  through January and  February
 - Qualifications - Junior or Senior college students
 - This Internship Program will meet all Credit Requirements. Compensation - Salary Stipend

Short Term Internship (Mid-May - Early August, 2024)

 - 15+ positions available
 - 250 - 300 total hours available
 - Application Deadline - Fri., April 26, 2024
 - Qualifications - Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
 - This Internship will meet all Credit Requirements. Compensation - UNPAID