Important Dates
Aug. 12, 2025: Application opens (8 a.m. ET)
Sept. 12, 2025: Application closes (5 p.m. ET)
Dec. 2025: Candidate selection and notification
June 15 – May 28, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA championships and alliances department manages championship administration, event operations and strategic partnerships that support NCAA championships across all three divisions. The championships and alliances postgraduate internship program offers multiple positions across the department, providing interns with hands-on experience in championship operations, event management, strategic alliances and student-athlete engagement while collaborating with NCAA staff, member institutions and external partners on initiatives that support the execution of NCAA championships and events nationwide.
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a four-year NCAA member institution who are interested in championship administration, event operations, partnerships or collegiate athletics management.
A full-time, in-person internship at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, offering multiple positions that support championship operations, event management and strategic alliance initiatives across the Association.
A yearlong program running June 15, 2026 through May 28, 2027. 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.
Why Participate?
Execute championship operations and event initiatives that support student-athletes, member institutions and NCAA championships nationwide.
Support championship administration, strategic partnerships and event management projects across multiple NCAA sports and divisions.
Develop professional skills in operations, logistics, event planning and athletics administration through hands-on championship experience.
Connect with NCAA staff, host sites, member institutions and external partners while supporting national championship events.
Through hands-on experience supporting championship administration and strategic alliance initiatives, interns gain a national-office perspective on how the NCAA delivers championship experiences and supports college athletics nationwide.
Eligibility
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- Bachelor’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)
- Interest in championship administration, event management or collegiate athletics operations
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience in athletics event operations, sports administration or campus programming is preferred