Athletics Development Assistant (Paid Internship)

Utah State University•Logan, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The USU Athletics Development office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team. This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in collegiate athletics fundraising, event planning, and donor relations. The intern will support development operations and play a key role in engaging alumni and supporters of Aggie Athletics.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events and game days
Professional demeanor and customer service mindset

Nice To Haves

Interest in sports management, marketing, fundraising, or related field

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute one alumni engagement event per semester, working closely with development staff and external vendors to ensure a high-quality experience.
Assist with development events such as the Aggie Auction and Big Blue Classic Golf Tournament.
Conduct phone calls with donors to assist with Big Blue Club membership renewals, season ticket renewals, parking and tailgating renewals and new sales, event invitations, and general stewardship efforts.
Serve as the primary contact for inbound calls to the Big Blue Club while in the office.
Gain hands-on experience using Paciolan, a leading collegiate athletics ticketing and donor management software.
Assist with data entry, reporting, and donor account maintenance.
Serve as the primary contact for fulfilling Aggie Access Experiences, ensuring that donors and fans receive exceptional service and memorable interactions with USU Athletics.
Assist with preparations for A Day of Giving, USU’s annual fundraising campaign by helping organize donor incentives and giveaways and executing stewardship fulfillment.
Provide day-to-day support for the Athletics Development team on a variety of projects, including donor stewardship, mailings, and office organization.