University of Nevada Athletics

Wolf Pack Internships
Looking for real world experience in sports? Want to help publicize an NCAA Division I athletics program? Looking to get your feet wet or hone in skills you already have? Previous interns, student assistants, and graduate assistants with the Nevada Wolf Pack have gone on to work at other colleges and universities, the MLB Network, NBC Sports, the College Football Playoffs and more!

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Mountain West Digital Network (Unpaid Internship)
Ever wonder what working on a live ESPN broadcast is like? Well here is your chance to get hands on experience directing, producing, running graphics and operating a camera on our Mountain West Digital Network broadcasts. Our broadcasts are seen worldwide by thousands of Wolf Pack fans. There are also opportunities to work with professionally broadcasted Football and Men’s/Women’s Basketball games.
 
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Previous video experience is a plus but not required
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• A working knowledge of camera terminology and operation

Requirements:

• Must be a current student at the University of Nevada

• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Digital and Creative Services (Unpaid Internship)
The digital / creative intern is a temporary part time position. All interns will assist the digital department with their efforts across all sports. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with content production and creation, ranging anywhere from studio photos hoots to game day action, photo and video editing to prepare content for publication, and the creation of graphic templates, motion graphics and video board content for in game production.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Previous photo / video experience is a plus but not required
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• A working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 

Requirements:

• Must be a current student at the University of Nevada

• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Marketing and Promotions (Unpaid Internship)
The Marketing and Promotions Intern is a temporary part-time position. All interns will handle marketing and promotional efforts for our sixteen Division I Sports. This includes, but is not limited to, developing marketing plans to help promote each sport as well as handle all game day responsibilities including on-court and on-field promotions. This internship will take you behind the scenes of Wolf Pack athletics and the overall game day experience.

• Implements marketing strategies and game day promotional activities for various sport
• Assists with and plans special events
• Assists Director of Marketing with marketing and promotions with all 16 Division sports
• Works on-campus to drive student attendance

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Previous marketing experience is a plus but not required
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, and customer service 

Requirements:

• Must be able to attend all Football games in the fall for 2025. Dates are listed below:
  • Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Boise State
  • UNLV
  • San Diego State
  • San Jose State
• Must be attending the University of Nevada
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Ticketing (Unpaid Internship)
The Ticketing Intern is a temporary part-time position. All interns will assist with day-to-day and game-day ticket operations at ticketed varsity athletic events. This includes, but is not limited to, assist in game day preparation and execution of football, soccer, volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball and softball. This internship will take you behind the scenes of Wolf Pack athletics and the overall game day experience.

• Develop ticket sales strategies to maximize attendance and revenue for ticketed sports
• Develop and maintain relationships with various local youth organizations and schools
• Provide friendly customer service at games and other Nevada Athletic events
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned 

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Previous sales experience is a plus but not required
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, and customer service 

Requirements:

• Must be attending the University of Nevada
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Development and Fundraising (Unpaid Internship) 
Working for the Development Office in Wolf Pack Athletics will allow interns to gain experience in customer relations, database research, event management, and all areas of the fundraising operation. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in planning events of all sizes and also assist in generating revenue for the annual fund, an integral component to the Athletic Department’s success. This position includes regular contacts with donors of every level and therefore interns must be professional, friendly and represent Wolf Pack Athletics in a positive manner. 
 
Responsibilities:

• Answer telephones and provide direction/information to donors
• Perform computer functions to help manage database
• Help assist with all special event registration and logistics
• Clerical duties and mailings for development initiatives
• Prospect research on potential major-gift donors
• Conduct lapsed donor calls and thank-a-thons
• Contact student-athlete alumni 
• Join on Introductory Meetings with development officers
• Perform other duties as required 

Requirements:

• All interns must sign a confidentiality agreement to maintain the integrity of our donors and fans
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Must be attending the University of Nevada

Communications and Social Media (Unpaid Internship) 
Get direct, hands on public relations and social media experience with 16 Division I sports. Control the game day social media experience, share the Wolf Pack word with hundreds of thousands of fans, and help promote and publicize athletics at Nevada. Interns will help tell the game day story via Twitter and Instagram and help build content for posting on a weekly basis. Plus, work with ESPN, CBS, Fox Sports and more behind the scenes and get an overall, rounded communications experience.
 
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:
•      Previous communications experience is a plus but not required
•      Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
•      Writing experience a plus but not required
•      A working knowledge of social media platforms
 
Requirements:
•       Must be a current student at the University of Nevada
•       Must be able to frequently work nights and weekends

Sports Medicine (Unpaid Internship)
Student Workers are essential to the day-to-day operations of Nevada Athletics. Student Workers will assist the Athletic Trainers with hydration and coverage of practices and games and help with treatments/rehabilitation. Student workers will be utilized by the Athletic Trainers in the best way they see fit that will best help the football program.

Point of contact: Justin Whitehouse (jwhitehouse@unr.edu)

Responsibilities:
•      Provide hydration at games, practices, and workouts
•      Maintain duties of the Athletic Training Room
•      Assist with treatments and rehabilitation plans for athletes
•      Perform therapeutic modalities, soft tissue techniques and wound care
 
Requirements:
•       Must be a current full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
•       Must follow all University, NCAA, Mountain West Conference and team rules.
•       Work Study students are encouraged to apply

Facilities and Game Management (Unpaid Internship) 
Assist in the day to day management and operational support of all athletic department sponsored contests, games, and events and the facilities that these activities and events are held in. Reports facility repair and maintenance issues during games and events. Will conduct pre-season, pre-game and pre-event meetings with all necessary support staff. 
 
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

•      Assist in facility set-up and game day operations for Nevada Athletic events and NCAA Tournaments
•      Assist staff in creation and implementation of game management plans

Requirements:
•       Must be a current student at the University of Nevada
•       Must be able to frequently work nights and weekends