Job Postings/Internships

The United States Military Academy is accepting applications for the position of Athletic Communications Intern. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, all aspects of assisting the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications in day-to-day operation of the Office of Athletic Communications. Primary responsibilities include all athletic communications duties to include designing and writing brochures and media guides, writing weekly press releases, compiling team statistics and records, reporting to the Patriot League, assisting with game day and press box operations, aiding with the daily maintenance of Army's Web site, and assisting the office manager with various administrative duties. The successful candidate will serve as the primary media relations contact for several intercollegiate athletic programs with emphasis on Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Sprint Football and Men's Tennis. The position will require regular office hours as well as night-time, weekend and holiday work schedules.

Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in a communications related field. Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in a collegiate sports information office as well as a broad-based knowledge of Division I athletics and NCAA regulations. Strong organizational skills, solid writing ability and working knowledge of IBM compatible computers, Adobe In Design, Adobe Photo Shop and PageMaker 7.0 are required. Familiarity with StatCrew statistical packages is desired.

Starting Date: The selected candidate will begin Aug. 1, 2008 with the position terminating on May 31, 2009. Possibility of a second year if desired by both parties. Stipend is $1,200 per month with housing on West Point grounds and all utilities included. The position also carries West Point Commissary shopping privileges.

To apply, send letter of application, resume, work samples and the names and phone numbers of at least three professional references to Bob Beretta, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, U.S. Military Academy, 639 Howard Road, West Point, NY 10996. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The United States Military Academy, which was founded in 1802, is located approximately 50 miles of north of New York City and is regarded as the premier leader-development institution in the nation. The Academy operates a Division I intercollegiate athletic program that features 25 sports, highlighted by its nationally renowned football squad. The United States Military Academy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For further information about the U.S. Military Academy's intercollegiate athletic program, log on the athletics Web site at www.goARMYsports.com.