ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS
Athletics Staff Directory
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and competes at the NCAA Division I level. Within the Department of Athletics, there are a wide range of opportunities for individuals interested in a career in athletics to gain valuable experience.
Each year the Department of Athletics seeks enthusiastic, hard-working and dedicated individuals to offer support in a variety of areas. Opportunities exist in athletics communications, creative services, corporate sales, development, facilities, ESPN at Kennesaw State, game management, marketing and promotions, ticket sales and operations, video operations and production.
Below are job descriptions for positions within each unit. Interested candidates should follow the appropriate application guidelines within the specified deadline period.
Athletic Marketing and Promotions:
We are seeking responsible, organized, and dedicated students to be a part of the team that promotes, plans, coordinates, and executes sporting events and outreach programs. This program was responsible for executing over 150 home sporting events and outreach on campus and in the community. This internship program will last one semester, based on performance, and you may extend it for additional semesters. Orientation will be held before the beginning of the season (Fall - August or Spring - January). Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship. Must be able to work at least 10 hours a week and be flexible with hours (including nights, weekends & holidays as assigned).
Multiple positions are available in the marketing department. For more information, please email the Marketing and Fan Experience department at ksuathleticsmktg@kennesaw.edu.
Complete the application here. (Applications for Fall 2025 due by September 15, 2025.)
Athletics Communications:
The Athletics Communications Office is responsible for the public relations for the Department of Athletics. Members of the unit work closely with assigned athletics teams and the media in an effort to publicize their accomplishments. The unit is also responsible for teams' social media accounts and areas of game management.
The department is seeking individuals interested in sports, public relations and social media and looking to receive class and/or internship credit .
Posting: Athletic Communications Intern Position (Taking applications for the 2026 spring semester)
For more information, contact: Mark Wasik (mwasik@kennesaw.edu) | Director of Basketball Communications
Athletic Training:
Football Student Athletic Trainers
The Kennesaw State Sports medicine program is seeking student athletic trainers. We are looking for hardworking, motivated individuals to come help with day to day sports medicine operations for the football team. As a student athletic trainer you are an integral part of the team. Your role will cover a variety of jobs including but not limited to the following: Organization and setup for practices, scrimmages, and games; assisting Sports Medicine staff in the treatment of student athletes; providing hydration and basic first aid to student-athletes. Some of the benefits of the job: working the sideline for assigned home games, possible travel to away games, opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the field of sports medicine.
You must be a full time enrolled student at Kennesaw State University. There will be a trial period for you to get a feel for what the job entails and the time dedication this opportunity will take up. This is a great chance to get experience for your future whether you end up in athletics or not. If interested please email Keith Mize, Head Football Athletic Trainer, (jmize9@kennesaw.edu) with your resume and current class schedule. Please understand there are a limited number of spots available on a yearly basis.
Please fill out this form if interested - Football Athletic Training Internship Form
Development:
The following internship position is available within the development unit.
KSUAA Development Internship (PDF)
For more information, please contact Lucy Kaiser, Assistant Director of Revenue Enhancement at (470) 578-7836 or email at lkaiser@kennesaw.edu
Football:
There are multiple opportunities to intern with the Kennesaw State football program. Please fill out the form below and a member of the football office will be in contact.
Football Internship Opportunities Form
For more information, please email Lanie Vantrease at lvantrea@kennesaw.edu.
Ticket Sales and Operations:
For more information, please email Rob Aycock , Assistant AD for Revenue Enhancement at Rob.Aycock@kennesaw.edu
Owl Network:
The KSU Owl Network provides KSU students with hands-on experience for an edge in a competitive marketplace. The KSU Owl Network is responsible for the live production of over 100 events each year on a variety of platforms, highlighted by ESPN+.
KSU Owl Network alumni have leveraged their experiences for exciting jobs in sports media. Multiple positions are available with Owl Network. Complete the online application below.
Online Application
The KSU Owl Network is also responsible for telling KSU's brand via creative content. Almost all of the creative video content of KSU's 18 Division 1 teams is made by KSU Owl Network interns, providing a unique training ground for students to hone their craft on a large platform. KSU Owl Network interns also assist in graphic design. For more information, please contact Liam Kissinger, Director of Creative Media, at (470) 578-2171 or email at Lkissing@kennesaw.edu.
