About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
IMG Academy is seeking a motivated, organized, and resourceful Alumni Relations Intern, Spring 2027 to help establish the foundation of a new alumni engagement program. This individual will support the development of alumni data collection and tracking systems, research best practices, and identify opportunities to reconnect with alumni and build lasting relationships.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a program from the ground up while gaining hands-on experience in research, program development, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Alumni Data Collection & Management: Research and identify alumni, gather contact information, and help establish and maintain an organized alumni database.
Research & Benchmarking: Explore successful alumni programs at independent schools, universities, and athletic institutions to identify best practices and engagement opportunities.
Program Development: Assist in creating foundational processes, tracking systems, and recommendations to support the long-term growth of the alumni program.
Alumni Engagement: Support initial outreach efforts, alumni surveys, and the identification of alumni stories, achievements, and potential engagement opportunities.
Project Coordination: Organize research, track progress, and assist with developing resources and reports to support program planning.
Learning Objectives
Gain hands-on experience building a new alumni relations program from the ground up.
Develop research, data analysis, and database management skills.
Strengthen professional communication, organization, and project management skills.
Gain exposure to strategic planning, relationship management, and community engagement.
Understand how alumni relations contribute to school culture, institutional pride, and lifelong connections.
Qualifications for the Role
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Sports Management, Education, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other common office applications.
Strong research, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative in a developing program.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Interest in alumni engagement, education, athletics, or community building.
Previous experience with databases, CRM systems, or research is a plus but not required.
Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
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IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Sports Management, Education, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and common office applications
- Strong research, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable taking initiative
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Interest in alumni engagement, education, athletics, or community building
- Previous experience with databases, CRM systems, or research
- Successful completion of a background check
- Successful completion of a drug test
- Florida Level 2 Background Screening
What We Do
IMG Academy is the world-leading provider of academic, athletic and personal development programs. With expert instruction, a proven training methodology, professional-grade facilities and a challenging and motivating learning environment that brings together individuals of all ages and backgrounds, IMG Academy provides the ultimate foundation for future success. The Bradenton, Fla.-based campus annually attracts nearly 200,000 training athletes, coaches, event participants and spectators from 100 countries. IMG Academy offers sports camps and academy programs, in addition to training opportunities for adult, collegiate and professional athletes, as well as teams and leagues. IMG Academy is also the host venue for countless international amateur and professional sporting events. IMG Academy also includes NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college recruiting platform, and IMG Academy+, which provides online coaching utilizing the same elite instruction delivered on campus for 40+ years.
