Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation
Bay State Games Summer Internship Program

2008 Bay State Summer Games Interns

Jared Hager - Bryant University - Operations
Megan Richard - UMass Amherst - Operations
Jeremy Langton - Bentley College - Operations
Nicole Dumond - Southern New Hampshire University - Opening Ceremonys
Marissa Clark - Curry College - Public Relations
Ben Rosenbaum - UMass Amherst - Finance and Merchandise

General Information | Internship Positions | Former Interns/Employees

Internship Dates:
The Bay State Games offers 10 week internships. Most internships begin in late May and conclude in late July or early August. There is some flexibility with start dates to accommodate the end of the school year and graduations. Other opportunities may also be available on an as-needed basis for students to intern during the academic year.

Compensation:
All first year interns will receive a $1,000 stipend ($100 per week). MASF will work with the intern's academic institution to determine if internship hours can fulfill credit or graduation requirements. Interns will receive staff gear and other amenities that may become available, and a small weekly stipend is offered to summer interns to cover travel and other basic costs.

Company Description:
The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF) is a non-profit organization with the primary function of staging the Bay State Summer and Winter Games. The mission of the MASF is to promote personal development, physical fitness, education, sportsmanship and teamwork through amateur athletic training, competition and Olympic-style events to Massachusetts residents of all ages. Games events are held across Massachusetts and attract more than 8,000 athletes in 28 different sports annually. In addition to sports related programming, MASF produces numerous enrichment initiatives including a Scholarship Program, Sportsmanship Program, Sports Medicine Conference and Health and Fitness Initiatives - Mass Shape Up and SBLI Kids Fitness Day.

Intern Qualifications:
The Bay State Games provide an ideal environment for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in sports management. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated, resourceful, creative and willing to work the odd/long hours which are required in event management. Some positions may require experience or an interest in a specific area including tournament operations, finance, marketing, public relations, etc. It is recommended but not required that interns be Massachusetts residents, as we do not provide housing.

INTERNSHIP POSITION SUMMARIES:

The Bay State Games will hire six interns to work on the 2008 Summer Games. These internships concentrate on several different areas of sports management. Listed below are the various categories that we are seeking to fill:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND MERCHANDISE

1. Oversee collection, processing, accounting and tracking of all team and individual sports fees as well as other Summer Games related income.

2. Oversee payables and receivables and other finance related duties.

3. Assist with identification, solicitation and fulfillment of in kind sponsors.

4. Oversee Summer Games Merchandise Program including promotion and sales.

OPERATIONS

1. Serve as a site director at Finals. Assist with event set up & break down.

2. Assist with needs assessment and appropriation of sports venues, equipment and staff.

3. Assist with coordination of coaches and officials.

4. Coordinate all event rules, tie breakers and other sports event information.

5. Oversee the organization, recruitment, assignment and confirmation of all Bay State Summer Games volunteers. (responsibility of one Operations intern)

6. Oversee Sportsmanship Program. (responsibility of one Operations intern)

MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. Assist with design and production of promotional materials

2. Prepare game information before, during, after events including press kits and results.

3. Assist with running the press center during all finals competitions.

4. Help with promotion of Festival Sports (6 v 6 Field Hockey, 7 v7 Soccer, and Juniors Basketball).

5. Help with promotion of Mass Shape Up and SBLI Kids Fitness Day.

OPENING CEREMONY AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

1. Work on organizing all aspects of the Opening Ceremony.

2. Oversee Scholarship Program including review of applicants, interviews and recipient selection.

3. Be the point person for Hall of Fame program.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
All interns will be responsible for assisting with general office related duties including data entry, mailings, preparation of press kits, preparation of finalist rosters and other general duties.

Former Bay State Games Interns / Employees:

If you are interested in pursuing an internship position with the Bay State Games, please submit a resume and cover letter to Brittany Rheault at brittany@baystategames.org.