Harvard Athletics Internship Program 2026-2027 in Boston, MA for Harvard University

The Athletics Department offers paid and volunteer internship opportunities in the following areas: Athletic Communications; Equipment; Events & Operations; Marketing; Multimedia; and the Ticket Office. Interns play an important role in helping us run our department. Our philosophy is to provide interns with hands-on experience that shows them what goes into running a Division I Athletics program. We also run an Intern Development Program, consisting of informal monthly meetings with athletics administrators and coaches, so you can get practical insights into careers in sports management and build your network.

SCHEDULE: Start dates will typically be in late July or early August 2026. We ask that you commit to working for the duration of the internship. You will generally work 40 hours per week unless otherwise noted – if you work more than 40 hours per week, you will be paid overtime. Evening and weekend work will be required. Your schedule may vary to accommodate evening and weekend work. There may be times when you will work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).

WHAT WE OFFER: Paid interns are compensated at $15.00 per hour. Harvard offers unique variety – we have 42 varsity sports as well as extensive recreational and club programs. The Intern Development Program will help you get your career in sports management off to a good start by exposing you to all aspects of running a large Division I program. We have a great location: Cambridge is a multi-cultural city with exceptional diversity, and Boston is the undisputed hub of college and university life. You will also get free use of our athletic facilities, including our Olympic-sized pool; fitness center; and indoor tennis courts.

SPECIAL NOTE: You MUST be enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program with an accredited college or university that will grant you academic credit for your internship (no particular amount of credit needed). Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.

HOW TO APPLY: Please see below for position descriptions, specific requirements and application information.

Athletic Communications Internships (2 positions) Harvard Athletic Communications seeks two 10-month interns. The interns will report directly to the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. The interns will assist the Athletic Communications office with coverage and historical documentation of the University’s 42-sport varsity athletics program.

The successful candidates will work with several teams to effectively promote and publicize the Athletics department through campus, local and national media outlets, as well as through the GoCrimson.com website and social media avenues. The interns will also serve as writers and editors for the department’s website as well as conduct research and archival projects in conjunction with the Hall of History. They will gain hands-on experience at a variety of athletic events. The successful candidates will also produce graphics, video features, and highlight content for social media and GoCrimson.com. The wage for this position is $15/hour.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026 with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2027, although dates are somewhat flexible. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to Nick Economides, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, at neconomides@fas.harvard.edu.

Ticketing Operations Internship (1) The Harvard Ticket Office seeks one 10-month intern whose primary responsibilities include customer services, ticket sales, event operations for Harvard Athletics’ revenue-generating sports. You will be tasked with developing and executing effective sales and outreach strategies to help broaden our customer base and improve fan loyalty. Additional job duties include distributing team-issued tickets, season ticket renewals, cold-calling, group sales, marketing and promotional outreach, lead generation, and graphic design.

You will also serve as an instrumental role in the planning and execution of marquee events such as Harvard/Yale Football, Hocktoberfest & National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day. The intern will work closely with our team’s Director of Operations and Director of Sales while collaborating with various other departments and administrators. Applicants should be highly motivated, organized, and able to work independently while displaying outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional customer service skills are also required. Ticketing experience is not required.

This internship requires a 40-hour commitment per week, which includes evening and weekend work. This internship will begin in early August. Wage is $15 an hour. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to Erin DePaul, Director of Ticket Operations, at erindepaul@fas.harvard.edu.

Equipment Operations Internships (2 positions) The Equipment department seeks two 10-month interns. You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Athletics – Equipment Operations. You will be exposed to all aspects of managing the day-to-day equipment function for our 42 Varsity sports. You will learn how to order and purchase athletic equipment; manage an equipment budget; and control inventory. You will support a select group of teams, working directly with coaches, student-athletes and athletics administrators.

You should have strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills as well as a valid driver’s license. Evening and weekend work will be required. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Jeff Tessier, jtessier@fas.harvard.edu. The 10-month internship starts in July 2026 and ends in May 2027. The wage for this position is $15/hour.

Events & Operations Internships (2 positions) The Harvard Athletics Department offers two paid internship opportunities for Events & Operations. You will report directly to the Assistant Director of Events. You’ll learn event, facility, and personnel management. You will assist with all logistical arrangements for intercollegiate contests, including supervising game-day crews and working with visiting teams and officials. You’ll assist with field and facility scheduling, payment of officials, and coordinating intercollegiate contest contracts. You’ll also help us run non-athletic events. The wage for this position is $15/hour.

Interns play an important role in helping us run our department. Our philosophy is to provide interns with hands-on experience that shows them what goes into running a Division I Athletics program. We also run an Intern Development Program, consisting of informal monthly breakfast or lunch meetings with athletics administrators and coaches, so you can get practical insights into careers in sports management and build your network.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current references to Meghan Buttress, Assistant Director of Events, at mbuttress@fas.harvard.edu. The anticipated start date is approximately August 2026 with an anticipated end date in May 2027.

Multimedia Internships (1 position) The Harvard University Department of Athletics is currently accepting applications for a 10-month internship in Athletics Multimedia, spanning from July of 2026 to May of 2027. The intern will report directly to and receive mentorship from Jamie Magone, Assistant Director of Multimedia and Production, and the other full-time staff within the multimedia department. The intern will assist with coverage of the university’s 42-sport varsity athletics program. The wage for this position is $15/hour.

Harvard Athletics boasts 42 varsity programs, the most among Division 1 schools in the country. As the first college to establish an athletic association, Harvard emphasizes success within the Ivy League, earning over 400 titles since 1956. Nationally, its teams have claimed more than 140 championships – with national champions in cross country, track and field, fencing, rugby, rowing, and sailing this past year alone. Most notably, the Crimson made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a school record of 13 medals by United States athletes. Harvard had the third highest medal count by school, behind University of Virginia and Stanford.

Position Description:

• The intern will work as part of the game-day video production team, operating technical equipment to produce and broadcast athletic events on ESPN+ as well as in venue video board shows.
• The intern will eventually take on the role of Director/Producer at games, with responsibility over all video and audio elements of production, and a game-day leadership role over 10-15 game-day video production assistants.
• The intern will also work on post-production video editing projects, creating original content for the social media, GoCrimson.com website, video board shows, and broadcasts.
• The intern will gain hands-on experience in game-day productions, broadcast engineering, and non-linear video editing.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Must be able to receive academic credit for the internship
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills are required.
• Applicants should have a background in broadcast production and/or video editing
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is preferred.

Schedule: This internship runs from July 2026 – May 2027. Evening and weekend work will be required. Your schedule may vary to accommodate evening and weekend work. The intern is expected to commit to approx. 40 hours/week throughout the duration of the 10-month internship, with overtime pay available.

Location: Boston, MA. Ability to commute or relocate for in-person work is required.

Additional Perks and Benefits:

• An engaging and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to attend and/or work the Men’s and Women’s Beanpot at TD Garden
• Opportunity to acquire UAS Drone License after completing course and official test, both covered by Harvard Athletics

How To Apply: Please send your resume to Jamie Magone at jmagone@fas.harvard.edu Cover letters and portfolios are not required but are preferred. These help us get to know more about you before the internship hiring process officially begins!

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

You MUST be enrolled in a degree or certificate-granting program with an accredited college or university that will grant you academic credit for your internship (no particular amount of credit needed).