Sports Management Intern at CMGroup

Wayne State University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation through hourly pay or academic credit

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a motivated intern to join their Sports Management & Operations Internship in Boston. This role offers hands-on experience with a youth sports club, allowing you to contribute to real projects while building career-ready skills.

The internship supports day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications, and project coordination. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in relevant college programs, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and are eager to learn about the sports industry.

This position is available as part-time or full-time, with on-site work at the client location 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Clear professional communication, both written and verbal, is necessary.
• Self-starter capable of managing tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and client-facing activities.
• Assist with scheduling, communications, reporting, and project coordination.
• Help manage logistics for meetings, presentations, and key deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Adaptability

Education

Currently enrolled in college or university program

Preferably in sports management, business, or communications

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our team through our Sports Management & Operations Internship. This is a hands‑on opportunity to work directly within an active client engagement with a prominent competitive youth sports club, contributing to real projects alongside experienced consulting professionals. Candidates who are passionate about the business side of sports and eager to build practical, career‑ready skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an intern, you will support day‑to‑day operations and client‑facing activities, assist with scheduling, communications, reporting, and project coordination, and help manage logistics for meetings, presentations, and key deliverables. You will also contribute to research, data organization, and internal workflows while serving as a reliable and adaptable member of a fast‑moving team.

We are looking for candidates currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in sports management, business, communications, or a related field. Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and clear professional communication – both written and verbal – are essential. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can manage tasks independently, pivot when priorities shift, and bring genuine enthusiasm for how the sports industry operates behind the scenes.

This position is available on a part‑time or full‑time basis. Full‑time candidates will work on‑site 2‑3 days per week at the client location, with remaining days remote. Compensation is available through hourly pay or academic credit depending on candidate preference and school requirements.

CMGroup is a boutique strategic communications and public relations firm based in Boston, MA.