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Kickoff your Career with the NSCAA: Join us for the 2013 Summer Semester

Posted by NSCAA on Mar 1, 2013 in Education, Community 2 Comments

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Are you tired of unfulfilling internships, making coffee runs and accomplishing meaningless tasks? If so, take a look at the opportunities the World’s Largest Soccer Coaches Organization can offer you!

Through an NSCAA internship, our interns are challenged daily with projects that directly impact the Association and its members.  From coaching course logistics to marketing research, the NSCAA has something that will help you advance your career. Our program was created to expose each intern to various departments and enhance their skills before they enter the job market.

Additionally, interns work with a variety of NSCAA partners such as Eurosport, Kwik Goal, Major League Soccer and Fox Soccer. The NSCAA offers much more than work experience, we offer a close-knit community that invests in your career advancement.

Other benefits include:

  • A one-on-one lunch with NSCAA CEO Joe Cummings
  • Education seminars that focus on your career development
  • Social and networking outings with your peers and the office staff
  • A NSCAA Coaching Diploma at no cost to you
  • An affordable housing option located in the heart of Kansas City
  • Real world experience that will set you apart in the job market


Currently a quarter of the staff at the national office consists of former interns and other internship alumni have moved on to various promising careers in the sports and health industry.

Positions for the 2013 summer semester starting May 15 are now open, with opportunities in marketing, finance, communications, graphic design, events and education. For additional information and to apply visit the NSCAA Internship Program page.

Now meet our current Spring Internship class, a diverse collection of promising students from every corner of the country. They play pivotal roles in various projects like the creation of marketing materials, brand management and coaching education.

Marianne Barau

College

Minnesota State University- Mankato. MA in Sports Management

NSCAA Department

Education

What is your favorite sports memory

France winning the 1998 World Cup.

What is your favorite part about working at the NSCAA?

The progression of tasks has shown me how valuable I am to the education department.

How has the NSCAA prepared you for a career in the sports industry?

It’s allowing me to expand my professional network.  It’s given me a better understanding of the operations of a national office.

 

Edgar Veliz

College

University of Houston. MA in Sports Management.

NSCAA Department

Marketing-Communications

What is your favorite sports memory

Watching the Astros at the Astrodome. It was a family event I looked forward to every weekend.

What is your favorite part about working at the NSCAA?

The environment the NSCAA provides. We are given projects, deadlines and feedback routinely. This is the ideal work environment for a developing professional.

 

How has the NSCAA prepared you for a career in the sports industry?

This internship has further developed and cultivated my skills as I prepare to enter the job market. Additionally, I’ve been granted a great opportunity to work with top-tier professionals who care about our professional growth.   

Brendan Gilsenan

College

James Madison University. BA in Media Arts & Design.

NSCAA Department

Marketing-Graphic Design

What is your favorite sports memory

The NY Giants beating the Packers in the 2007 NFC Championship game.

What is your favorite part about working at the NSCAA?

Being able to tangibly see the results of my work and how it has an impact on such a prestigious organization.

How has the NSCAA prepared you for a career in the sports industry?

It gives me direct experience in sports marketing and it exposes me to an established and respected organization within the sports industry.

 

Ryan Castellanos

College

California State- Long Beach. BA in Recreation and Leisure Studies

NSCAA Department

Marketing-Membership

What is your favorite sports memory

Every Dodgers game I’ve been to, I love the all-you-can-eat section.  

What is your favorite part about working at the NSCAA?

Working hands-on with various departments. We’re developing a new marketing campaign and I’m assisting in the development of a new policy for student rates.

 

How has the NSCAA prepared you for a career in the sports industry?

The NSCAA has given me a great opportunity to meet various people and further develop my skills in the Sports Management field.

Robert Prestifilippo

College

University of Alabama. BA in Marketing-Global Business     

NSCAA Department

Marketing

What is your favorite sports memory

The last three Alabama National Titles. Roll Tide.

What is your favorite part about working at the NSCAA?

The staff I work with has been wonderful. I’ve worked with various departments and I’ve learned a lot from everyone.

 

How has the NSCAA prepared you for a career in the sports industry?

It’s given me valuable real world marketing experience that can be transferable to my future career.

 

 

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THERE ARE 2 COMMENTS
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    • Rob Kehoe
    • 03/01/2013 01:44pm

    Nice picture - terrific group - enjoy your time w/ the NSCAA, and thank for all your fine work. RK

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    • David Hourcade
    • 03/06/2013 02:06pm

    Marianne, it is great to see your favorite sporting moment was FRANCE WC '98! Magnifique! Good luck with your internship!

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