Business Development Intern

Army West Point Athletic Association • West Point, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid internship designed to provide a hands-on, educational experience for students interested in collegiate athletics. Interns will gain meaningful exposure to the operations of a Division I athletic department supporting 30 varsity programs at the United States Military Academy, the greatest leadership institution in the world. Through training, mentorship, and guided participation, interns will work alongside full-time professionals and explore how a high-performing athletics department operates. The internship emphasizes learning, professional development, and career exploration, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics while building transferable skills for the future. Interns in Business Development will gain exposure to research, planning, and operational aspects of a Division I athletics department while working closely with senior staff. Under supervision, interns will: Assist the Deputy Athletics Director in conducting research to support on-going AWPAA projects. Collaborate with staff to learn how operational plans are developed for athletics events. Conduct guided reviews of peer university athletics websites to help identify best practices and concepts for enhancing information shared on www.goarmywestpoint.com . These activities are intended to build research, analytical, and planning skills while introducing interns to business development concepts within collegiate athletics.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a current college student or enrolled as a college student by September 2026 and provide proof of enrollment.
• Have a strong interest in college athletics, sports, communications, marketing, ticketing and/or broadcasts industries.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task setting.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with online research.
• Be flexible to observe and participate in learning experiences during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting on a wide range of supervised projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Athletics Director in conducting research to support on-going AWPAA projects.
• Collaborate with staff to learn how operational plans are developed for athletics events.
• Conduct guided reviews of peer university athletics websites to help identify best practices and concepts for enhancing information shared on www.goarmywestpoint.com.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree