Overview:

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program takes place at all NAIA Championship final site locations.  This program is geared toward students who want to set themselves apart with experience in leadership roles at a national championship sporting event.   This program is designed for students in sport management or similar degrees pursuing internship hours, a capstone project, or volunteer hours with great experience for a resume. 

The program is a selective, unpaid, application-based program with consideration given to intended major, career aspirations, experience, dedication, and availability.  

Purpose:

The purpose is to engage young professionals and college students around the country that are looking for experience in Sport Management and Event Coordination in collegiate athletics.  The purpose of the NAIA Red Banner Intern Program is to give students a hands-on experience by being an instrumental part of the operations of our championships.

Schedule:

To participate in the NAIA Red Banner Intern Program, you must be readily available to work all mandatory events of the championship.  Special considerations will be given and evaluated based on individual applications. 

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will take place at the following National Championships.   Dates listed are an estimated range of arrival onsite, to the completion of the progam. 

Championship Location Applications Open Deadline to Apply Dates
Cross Country Tallahassee, Fla. September 1, 2025 November 1, 2025 November 19-21, 2025
Men's Soccer Orange Beach, Ala. September 1, 2025 November 1, 2025 November 29 - December 8, 2025
Women's Soccer Pensacola, Fla. September 1, 2025 November 1, 2025 November 29 - December 8, 2025
Women's Volleyball Sioux City, Iowa September 1, 2025 November 1, 2025 December 2-9, 2025
Football Fort Worth, Texas September 1, 2025 November 18, 2025 December 18-20. 2025
Indoor Track & Field Gainesville, Fla. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 4-7, 2026
Men's Wrestling Wichita, Kan. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 4-7, 2026
Swim & Dive Elkhart, Ind. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 3-7, 2026
Women's Wrestling Wichita, Kan. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 12-14, 2026
Men's Basketball Kansas City, Mo. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 18-24, 2026
Women's Basketball Sioux City, Iowa December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 18-24, 2026
Bowling Lansing, Mich. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 18-21, 2026
Cheer & Dance Topeka, Kan. December 1, 2025 February 1, 2026 March 26-28, 2026
Beach Volleyball TBD February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 April 22-26, 2026
Men's Volleyball Cedar Rapids, Iowa February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 April 27- May 2, 2026
Lacrosse TBD February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 10-16, 2026
Women's Golf Ann Arbor, Mich. February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 18-22, 2026
Tennis Mobile, Ala. February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 11-16, 2026
Men's Golf Silvis, Ill. February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 11-15, 2026
Outdoor Track & Field Asheville, N.C. February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 19-22, 2026
Softball  Columbus, Ga. February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 20-27, 2026
Baseball Lewiston, Idaho February 1, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 21-30, 2026

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

 Benefits:

  • Internship hours & degree credit (if approved by your institution)
  • Networking Meet & Greets with industry leaders
  • Connection to the NAIA Eligibility Center for potential job opportunities
  • NAIA Apparel
  • Food provided while working
  • Two tickets to the event (can be used by friends or family for any day of the championship)

Experience Overview:

The NAIA Red Banner Intern Program will be set up to ensure you gain experience in all the following areas:

  • Venue preparation
  • Championship operations
  • Customer service & information
  • In-Game Promotions and fan engagement
  • Ancillary championship events (Student-Athlete experience events, etc.)

 

Questions?

Please direct any questions to Abby Schultz, NAIA Senior Championship Manager - aschultz@naia.org