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Red Banner Interns

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.

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.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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 National Championships below. 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 Vancouver, Wash. September 1, 2026 October 16, 2026 November 19-20, 2026
Men's Soccer Orange Beach, Ala. September 1, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 29 - December 7, 2026
Women's Soccer Decatur, Ala. September 1, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 29 - December 7, 2026
Women's Volleyball Sioux City, Iowa September 1, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 30- December 8, 2026
Football Fort Worth, Texas September 1, 2026 November 14, 2026 December 17-19, 2026
Swim & Dive Ypsilanti, Mich. December 1, 2026 January 27, 2027 March 2-6, 2027
Men's Wrestling Wichita, Kan. December 1, 2026 January 28, 2027 March 3-6, 2027
Indoor Track & Field Gainesville, Fla. December 1, 2026 January 28, 2027 March 2-6, 2027
Women's Wrestling Wichita, Kan. December 1, 2026 February 5, 2027 March 10-13, 2027
Men's Basketball Kansas City, Mo. December 1, 2026 February 11, 2027 March 17-23, 2027
Women's Basketball Sioux City, Iowa December 1, 2026 February 11, 2027 March 17-23, 2027
Bowling Lansing, Mich. December 1, 2026 February 18, 2027 March 24-27, 2027
Cheer & Dance Topeka, Kan. December 1, 2026 February 19, 2027 March 24-27, 2027
Beach Volleyball Mesa, Arizona February 1, 2027 March 18, 2027 April 20-24, 2027
Men's Volleyball Cedar Rapids, Iowa February 1, 2027 March 23, 2027 April 27-May 1, 2027
Flag Football TBA February 1, 2027 March 31, 2027 May 5-8, 2027
Lacrosse Decatur, Ala. February 1, 2027 April 5, 2027 May 7-14, 2027
Tennis Mobile, Ala. February 1, 2027 April 6, 2027 May 16-22, 2027
Outdoor Track & Field Asheville, N.C. February 1, 2027 April 27, 2027 May 24-28, 2027
Softball  TBA February 1, 2027 April 22, 2027 May 25 - June 2, 2027

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE NAIA RED BANNER INTERN PROGRAM

BENEFITS & EXPERIENCE

  • 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)

 

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