The Department of Athletics at Wofford College, a member of the Southern Conference, is seeking applications for an Athletics Marketing & Game Operations Intern. Wofford College sponsors 20 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic programs.
This is a 10-month internship beginning in July 2026 and concluding in May 2027. The position will be responsible for the following duties:
Assist in the preparation and execution of gameday operations for various intercollegiate athletic events.
Support the setup and breakdown of Wofford Athletics events, including equipment, facilities, and promotional materials.
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance fan engagement and overall game presentation.
Create and execute scripts and timing sheets for all home events, including the coordination of promotional activities.
Assist with the creation of graphics and creative content to promote athletic programs.
Represent Wofford Athletics at community events to increase brand awareness.
Support community outreach and engagement efforts within the Spartanburg community.
Assist with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by athletic department staff.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant AD for Marketing and Video.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest or experience in athletics marketing, event management, or game operations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with graphic design or creative content development is a plus (Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For information about Wofford’s Title IX compliance, visit wofford.edu/administration/title-ix. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- Interest or experience in athletics marketing, event management, or game operations.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with graphic design or creative content development.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
What We Do
Wofford College is a private liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, dedicated to providing a high-quality undergraduate education.
