Be part of the team that plans, supports and delivers NCAA championships across all three divisions. Championships & Alliances interns work alongside experienced professionals to coordinate championship operations, enhance the student-athlete and fan experience, support corporate partnerships and create memorable events from planning through execution. Whether your interests are event operations, basketball championships, game presentation, social media or corporate relations, you’ll gain hands on experience while helping bring college athletics’ biggest moments to life.
Is this Internship Right for You?
These internships are ideal for recent graduates pursuing careers in sport management, event management, marketing, communications, business or collegiate athletics administration. Successful candidates are organized, adaptable and collaborative professionals who thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy solving problems and are passionate about creating exceptional championship experiences for student-athletes and fans.
College graduates with a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are pursuing a career in college sports administration. No prior athletics department experience or sports-specific degree required.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, with 36 positions across 12 departments. Applicants may select up to three departments of interest in a single application.
A yearlong program running June 14, 2027 through May 26, 2028. Relocation to Indianapolis is required.
Interns are paid hourly at a rate that equates to $33,000 annualized and receive full benefits. Applicants should plan for their own relocation costs to Indianapolis.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution by the internship start date.
- No prior experience as an NCAA national office intern or employee.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (international students may apply through Optional Practical Training for F-1 students).
- No age restriction or sports-specific degree required.
- Prior athletics department experience and former student-athlete status are not required.
- Not a current or former NCAA national office intern or employee.
Why Championships & Alliances?
Championships & Alliances is responsible for planning and delivering many of the NCAA’s premier events while supporting the relationships, operations and experiences that make them successful. Throughout the internship, you’ll collaborate with national office staff, member schools, host sites and external partners while gaining practical experience in championship administration, event management and collegiate athletics operations.
What You'll Experience
Take ownership of meaningful championship projects that support event planning, operations and fan engagement while helping deliver memorable NCAA championship experiences.
Work alongside experienced championships professionals to assist with event planning, communications, logistics, operations and championship execution across a variety of NCAA events.
Strengthen your leadership, event management, communication and project management skills through mentorship, cross functional collaboration and hands on championship experience.
Build relationships with NCAA staff, member schools, host sites, vendors and external partners while gaining valuable insight into championship administration and collegiate athletics.
If you’re ready to gain hands on experience, build your professional network and make an impact across college athletics, review the requirements and submit your application.