Student Worker Opportunities

App State Athletics Student Worker Positions

Students at App State have the opportunity to secure a variety of professional growth opportunities during their undergraduate and post-graduate careers. These opportunities can be essential for students seeking a career in sports following graduation. Student assistants are normally interviewed and placed prior to the start of the sport season. However, applications are accepted throughout the year.

All student workers for App State Athletics will be part of the Athletic Operations Club, AOC, which is a centralized location for information regarding internships, resume building, connection building, and assisting programs such as athletic training, equipment, videographer, marketing, and coaching. The Athletic Operations Club allows students to gain experience in athletics for future career aspirations, to learn about the opportunities in athletics, to engage with athletes, coaches, and staff to increase student involvement with athletics and all sports across the university, and increase community involvement to bring campus and athletics together.

Please see below for all current student worker opportunities.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Overview:

Assisting full-time staff members with coverage of select App State Athletic programs
Serving in a variety of game day roles including maintaining live stats and social media accounts
Assisting with the writing of press releases and organizing press availability.
Assisting with generating, posting, and maintaining content on appstatesports.com and team social channels.
Assisting in the research and production of game notes and preview stories as well as the organization of photo databases
Ideal (but not required) skills include knowledge of AP writing style, strong copy writing ability, and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Matt Present, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, at presentm@appstate.edu with your resume, areas of interest and examples of your work if applicable.

CREATIVE VIDEO

Overview:

Capture and edit high-energy video content to enhance social media timelines
Cover teams in competition and at practices
Generate story-telling content to enhance awareness of impactful stories around App State Athletics

To Apply:
For more information, contact Ryan Schmidt, Assistant Director of Creative Video, at schmidtrj1@appstat.edu.

BROADCAST

Overview:

Broadcasting all App State sporting events on ESPN+.
Tell the story of athletes, coaches, and games through visual storytelling.
Fast-paced working environment and emphasis on teamwork and communication.
Positions include: Directing, Replay, Graphics, Audio, and Camera Operator.
- Training will be given when hired. No experience required.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Zack Kellogg, Director of Sports Productions, at kelloggz@appstate.edu with your resume.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Overview:

Opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of social media and social media marketing while helping to provide unique and on-brand content with assigned programs
Create an atmosphere/theme with social media channels
Utilize your creativity to elevate the social media brand of the Mountaineers
Opportunities to capture content at practice, during competition and around campus

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Overview:

Creation of graphics for the department and teams to be used on social media and physical spaces
Manage creative direction for individual athletics teams
Assist in managing and updating content using Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
Collaborate with other designers on various projects

To Apply:
Fill out: Creative Media Application
For more information, contact Kristin Shaffer, Director of Creative Services, at shafferkn@appstate.edu.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Overview:

Create photography assets from event coverage including games, practices, and non-sport events
Take photos at games, practices and events
Develop and learn studio photography skills
Assist with media days and recruit shoots

To Apply:
Fill out: Creative Media Application
For more information, contact Kristin Shaffer, Director of Creative Services, at shafferkn@appstate.edu.

MARKETING

Overview:

Assist the full-time staff of the App State Athletic Department of Marketing in their duties on game day
Implement the promotions and game day activities for assigned sports
Coordinate with event management to set up event needs (tables, chairs, food services, giveaway elements, etc.)
Promote athletic events and communicate promotions within the residence halls, Greek system, student body, and community groups
Activate in-game productions and execute promotions in a fast-paced environment.
Create and manage memorable experiences for all fans and guests.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Willie Casstevens, Assistant Director of Marketing, at casstevensws@appstate.edu.

MOUNTAINEERS ATHLETIC FUND

Overview:

Assist full-time staff members with checking and responding to emails and voicemails sent to mountaineersathleticfund@appstate.edu in a timely and professional manner.
Review reports of declined payment plans and follow up with donors to collect updated payment information.
Assisting with contacting potential Yosef Club members referred by current donors. Explain Yosef Club benefits and encourage them to join.Help record new Yosef Club members who join at $100+ and ensure referring members receive their thank-you gifts and priority points.
Prepare and send welcome letters and membership stickers to new and returning Yosef Club members listed in our shared spreadsheet.
Email or mail monthly balance reminders to donors with outstanding pledges based on staff-provided reports.
Assisting with game day logistics, including preparation and cleanup of the North End Zone, Suites, and Club Level areas.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Drake Zupcic, Assistant Athletics Director for Development, at zupcicnd@appstate.edu.

FOOTBALL RECRUITING EVENTS

Overview:

Develop and execute football recruiting communications plan and marketing materials
Engage in in-office hours to learn skills such as material audits, determining delivery channels,learning in-office organization, and brainstorming/creative efforts
Assist with the execution of official and unofficial recruiting efforts for prospective student-athletes, including football game days, junior days, and camps and clinics
Work event days/set up days
Support the maintenance and organization of recruiting inventory and supplies
Coordinate with Compliance Services to monitor compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations for all program and coaching staff recruiting activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Consistently exemplify the core values (Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, Excellence, Creativity, Teamwork) and quality standards (Safety, Hospitality, Teamwork, Efficiency) of App State Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of alaw, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Lily Sweet King, Director of Football Recruiting, at kinglt@appstate.edu.

FOOTBALL RECRUITING OPERATIONS

Overview:

Develop and execute football recruiting communications plan and marketing materials
Engage in in-office hours to learn skills such as material audits, determining delivery channels, learning in-office organization, and brainstorming/creative efforts
Assist with the execution of official and unofficial recruiting efforts for prospective student-athletes, including football game days, junior days, and camps and clinics
Work event days/set up days as well as in office
Support the maintenance and organization of recruiting inventory and supplies
Coordinate with Compliance Services to monitor compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations for all program and coaching staff recruiting activities
Perform other duties as assigned
Consistently exemplify the core values (Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Loyalty, Excellence, Creativity, Teamwork) and quality standards (Safety, Hospitality, Teamwork, Efficiency) of AppState Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs.

To Apply:
For more information, contact Lily Sweet King, Director of Football Recruiting, at kinglt@appstate.edu.

STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Overview:

Assisting with planning and executing life skills events (e.g., career fairs, leadership retreats)
Tracking and reporting community service hours
Creating digital content for student-athlete outreach and recognition
Helping facilitate mentorship programs and guest speaker session

To Apply:
For more information, contact Samantha LaFon, Student Athlete Development Coordinator, at lafonsc@appstate.edu

GAME OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Overview:

Assist with the management of all home and neutral site App Sate Sporting Events
Game day operations preparation before the event to endure proper setup
Transportation coordination for the visiting team before and after the event
Officials Coordination
Security and crowd management
Assisting with lost items, lost guests, and guests needing first aid assistance
Completing tasks on facility maintenance checklists
Supporting scheduling for athletics

To Apply:
For more information, contact Colson Smith, Assistant Director of Game Operations, at smithcm21@appstate.edu

CONCESSIONS ASSISTANT

Overview:

Commit to customer service
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Desire to assist in food and beverage sales
Desire to impact game day experience for students, alumni and community
Assisting with product sales
Training on Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security/Clover equipment sales transactions
Cleaning before and after event shifts to ensure a healthy work environment

To Apply:
Via Handshake (position will be posted later in June)
For more information, contact Eric Nartatez, Director of Stadium and Revenue Generation, at nartatezem@appstate.edu or Ethan Bumgarner, Assistant Director of Stadium Experience and Revenue Generation, at bumgarnerev@appstate.edu.

MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Overview:

Commit to customer service
Strong Interpersonal communication skills
Desire to assist in merchandise skills
Desire to impact game day experience for students, alumni and community
Assisting with product sales
Training on Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security/Clover equipment sales transactions

ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AID

Overview:

Assisting Athletic Training Staff with daily task including but not limited to; set up and breakdown of practice, maintain and cleaning the athletic training room and assisting with student-athlete hydration during team practices
Assisting with game day tasks and coverage for both home and away events
Assisting with student-athlete treatments and rehabilitation under supervision and direction of full-time staff
Being an Athletic Training Student Aid requires a large time commitment, had physical demands and public visibility of the normal student experience
Ideal skills include; ability to fulfill physical obligations (lift heavy objects, run/job etc,), work outside in a variety of weather conditions, budget time wisely, practice professionalism, maintain academic standards and practice confidentiality.

To Apply:
Complete Form: Athletic Training Student Aid Interest Form
For more information, contact Jasmyn Mcleod, Assistant Athletic Trainer, at mcleodja1@appstate.edu.

Student employment opportunities are available in a number of other areas. If one of the above areas does not align with your interests other than career aspirations, please reach out to a staff member listed on the staff directory.

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