Internship Program

The Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation hires up to five college interns a session.  These positions are a great way to earn academic credit as well as a wide variety of experience in the sports management field.   Internships are unpaid, but interns have the opportunity to network with high-profile individuals in the community and attend a variety of sports-related activities and events. Preference is given to current students, but recent graduates may also apply.  Out-of-state candidates are welcome, no housing is offered.

Full time internships only (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday) and some nights and weekends

To apply, submit resume with a cover letter and references to Marla Hanover, KC Sports Commission & Foundation, McGuff Sports Center, 1308 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105 or e-mail the information to mhanover@sportkc.org.  No phone calls please.  

We have five internship positions available each semester. 

1. Assistant to the Director of National Events
2. Assistant to the Director of Local Events & Development (2 positions) 
3. Assistant to the e-Commerce Department
4. Assistant to WIN for KC

When applying, please specify area of interest.

Application Deadlines 

Spring Internship Program

1. Submission of resume deadline: October 1 
2. Interviews: October 2-26
3. Offers: October 29 - November 2

Summer Internship Program

1. Submission of resume deadline: February 22
2. Interviews: February 23 - March 21
3. Offers: March 24-28

Fall Internship Program

1. Submission of resume deadline: May 30
2. Interviews: June 2-27
3. Offers: June 30 - July 3

Position Description

The following is just a small portion of what interns are responsible for at the KC Sports Commission:

• Assist with promotional activities and event management for special events.
• Assist with program development including securing donations, organizing volunteers, set-up, tear down at events, picking up garbage and setting out product during races and running errands.
• Work all Sports Commission and WIN for KC events on- and off-site.
• Assist the E-Commerce Manager with upkeep of the organization's website, on-line registration and answering on-line registration questions.
• Develop flyers, correspondence and other print materials such as program booklets, e-mail newsletter, and advertisements.
• Assist in developing proposals to corporate sponsors, contributors, etc.
• Assist in marketing strategies regarding membership services and solicitation.
• Help organize membership benefit events.
• Perform administrative duties such as retrieving incoming telephone calls, correspondence, assist with the preparation for board meetings, and direct mail coordination.
• Attend board meetings, staff meetings and meetings for specific events.
• Fall Internship Program includes the Thanksgiving Day Run which is held on Thanksgiving morning.  All Fall interns MUST work this event which ends around 11 am.

It is important that interns have the ability to develop ideas, follow through on program initiatives, deal effectively with the public, and have a thorough knowledge and understanding of sports.  Experience with desktop publishing programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, InDesign, Photoshop) is highly desirable.  Some events involve heavy lifting and long hours.  Interns are also expected to work at all Sports Commission and WIN for KC special events, which occasionally occur on evenings and weekends.

Where are they now?

Sports Commission interns have gone on to great careers in sports and outside of the sports world.  Below are just a few. 

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