Business Development 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.

Interns in Business Development will gain exposure to research, planning, and operational aspects of a Division I athletics department while working closely with senior staff. Under supervision, interns will:

• Assist the Deputy Athletics Director in conducting research to support on-going AWPAA projects.
• Collaborate with staff to learn how operational plans are developed for athletics events.
• Conduct guided reviews of peer university athletics websites to help identify best practices and concepts for enhancing information shared on www.goarmywestpoint.com [http://www.goarmywestpoint.com].

These activities are intended to build research, analytical, and planning skills while introducing interns to business development concepts within collegiate athletics.

Internship Terms

• Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.
• 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 instit