Game Day & Hospitality Events Intern

Internship Summary

This is an unpaid internship designed to provide a hands-on, educational experience for students interested in collegiate athletics. Interns will gain meaningful exposure to the operations of a Division I athletic department supporting 30 varsity programs at the United States Military Academy, the greatest leadership institution in the world.

Through training, mentorship, and guided participation, interns will work alongside full-time professionals and explore how a high-performing athletics department operates. The internship emphasizes learning, professional development, and career exploration, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics while building transferable skills for the future.

The Game Day & Hospitality Events Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and execution of Army West Point game day tailgates, hospitality experiences, and private events. The intern will assist with event preparation, guest services, vendor coordination, event-day operations, and post-event activities. Under supervision, interns will:

• Assist with preparation and setup of game day tailgate areas.
• Help organize tables, signage, décor, catering areas, guest amenities, and other event materials.
• Support event-day check-in and guest arrival processes.
• Assist with guest questions and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Help monitor event spaces throughout the tailgate and ensure they remain clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Assist with food and beverage, hospitality, and guest experience operations as directed.
• Support breakdown and cleanup following events.
• Work with staff, vendors, volunteers, and other event partners to ensure a smooth guest experience.
• Assist with preparation and execution of private hospitality events and special events.
• Support room and event-space setup according to event specifications.
• Assist with guest registration, greeting, wayfinding, and general event support.
• Help coordinate event materials, supplies, signage, and guest amenities.
• Assist department staff with vendor and catering coordination.
• Observe and participate in event timelines, run-of-show execution, and on-site problem solving.
• Support post-event breakdown, inventory, and organization.
• Assist with other special events and hospitality initiatives as needed.

Internship Terms

• September 2026 through December 2026.
• Internships are for a defined term and may be concluded at any time by either the intern or Army West Point Athletics Association Inc.
• Interns will be directly supervised by full-time staff members and will receive ongoing training, feedback, and mentorship throughout the internship.
• The internship is intended to support academic learning and may be eligible for academic credit, depending on the intern’s institution. Interns are responsible for confirming credit eligibility and requirements with their college or university
• Interns are not employees of Army West Point Athletics Association and are not entitled to wages, employee benefits, or future employment as a result of participation.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a current college student.
• Have a strong interest in hospitality, sport management, business, marketing, communications, tourism, or a related field.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task setting.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Work collaboratively with others in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with online research.
• Be flexible to observe and participate in learning experiences during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a positive attitude while assisting on a wide range of supervised projects.

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the Army Values and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.