Temporary Sports Statistics Internships Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Alma
Job Type: Athletics - Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00021
Division: Athletics
Department: Sports Information
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Athletic Communications serves on the athletic administrative leadership team and is responsible for leading media relations, branding, digital content, and storytelling efforts that elevate the visibility and reputation of Alma College Athletics. This position oversees the accurate and timely management of sports statistics, day to day administration of the athletics website and social media platforms, content strategy, brand positioning, and coordination of media coverage for Alma Athletics. Additional responsibilities include the production of game programs and media guides and serving as the liaison between Athletics and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Alma College competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Alma offers 30 varsity sports, including competitive cheerleading and dance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
This position reports to the Athletics Director and supervises two sports information interns and sports information student assistants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee media relations for Athletics, including writing and distributing news releases, student athlete profiles, and hometown stories; developing relationships with local, regional, and national media; handling media requests; and coordinating press box operations
• Coordinate statistics for all home athletic events; report stats and game results to the MIAA and NCAA
• Oversee, maintain and archive all athletics records
• Oversee the production of game day programs for home events. Write and edit content for recruiting materials, game programs, and other College publications
• Manage the athletics website, AlmaScots.com
• Create, edit, update, and publish content including game stories, statistics, photos, rosters, coaching biographies, and schedules
• Coordinate the production of live statistics and live video streaming for home events, as well as the development of athletics promotional videos
• Manage athletics social media accounts in accordance with NCAA regulations, including the creation and oversight of marketing campaigns, graphics, and promotional content
• Promote student athletes for conference, regional, and national awards and honors
• Plan, coordinate, and publicize special athletics events and promotions.
• Prepare materials for Athletics Hall of Fame events and inductions
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing staff regarding photography, branding resources, marketing initiatives, and publication development
• Assist with athletics advertising and corporate sponsorship initiatives
• Assist with game management and event operations
• Lead and enforce the strategic review and implementation of athletics brand guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
- Strong writing, organization and people skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to work collaboratively with office colleagues, faculty, students, staff across disciplines
- A valid driver's license and
- Ability to fulfill essential functions of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Sports information, web content management, live stats and video experience
- Knowledge of sports statistics software
- Knowledge of publications development
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees in eligible positions working 30 hours or more per week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disability; paid holidays; vacation; and sick leave.
Part-time employees who average 20 hours per week over the course of a year are eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis.
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