The CoSIDA Executive Board of Directors has approved a minority internship program for the national office that will be launched during the 2020-21 academic year.
The 10-month internship will start in September and includes a $10,000 stipend and the opportunity to learn about association management operations and working with college sports communication offices across the country.
Applications are now being accepted with Monday, August 17th as the deadline to apply. The intern will report to CoSIDA’s Director of Membership Engagement but will have regular interaction with the entire staff.
Read the internship description
here.
“We are excited to provide opportunities for young people to get a broad-based viewpoint of association management strategies and supporting the sports information profession,” said CoSIDA Executive Director Doug Vance. “In addition, it provides an opportunity for CoSIDA to make more progress in fulfilling its commitment in encouraging greater diversity and inclusion in the profession.”
Anyone interested in applying can submit a resume and cover letter to Director of Membership Engagement Laurie Bollig at
lauriebollig@cosida.com.
The internship will start in September and will include assisting the national staff in planning and the execution of the 2021 CoSIDA Convention in Orlando.