October 31 is the application deadline for the Stadium Managers Association (SMA) 2014 Seminar student intern program, February 2-6, 2014 in Palm Springs, California.
This will be the eighth year for the intern program. Our participants use this internship to expand their industry experience and to meet league officials and top facility managers that, for many, have led to job opportunities with the NFL, MLB, MLS, and intercollegiate stadiums as well as with vendors who service these stadiums.
For consideration, your application must be complete and accurate and you must be an SMA Student Member in good standing. If you would like information about Student Membership, please contact the office via email or at 515-282-8192. Membership brochures may be downloaded from SMA's Website.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2013
Seminar Internship Details:
The 2014 Seminar will be held at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas from February 2nd to 6th. Intern responsibilities at the Seminar are detailed in this volunteer agreement.
SMA Staff will supervise all students who are accepted into the program. Professors of chosen interns are also encouraged to attend the Seminar, but will not be responsible for any program supervision.
Student applicants must be at least 21 years of age with junior, senior, or graduate student standing, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a focus in sport facility management. SMA will provide hotel rooms, conference registration, and some meals to student interns. The cost of airfare and/or ground transportation to the seminar will be the responsibility of the student, in addition to personal expenses and food and beverage not provided during Seminar hours.
Please see this Seminar Volunteer Application and membership brochure for additional details. Applications and supporting documents, including a minimum of two reference letters, may be submitted via fax to 515-282-9117, e-mailed to mmycka@assoc-mgmt.com or mailed to the SMA office at 525 SW 5th Street, Suite A., Des Moines, Iowa 50309.