Athletics Information Intern

Job Details
Maclay School - Tallahassee, FLDescription

The Maclay School, a K-12 co-educational independent school in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a candidate for the position of Athletics Communication Intern. Reporting to the communications director, this is a primarily remote role with some limited responsibilities on campus, to begin on or before July 1, 2025.

This is a paid internship averaging 15-25 hours per week. This position will require work that mirrors the athletic schedule, with some duties happening on nights and weekends. There are time periods where the fall, winter, and spring season overlap causing times of increased work, and there are portions of the year where the load is less.

Responsibilities
? Creating pre-season publicity: work directly with the coaching staff on previews and other pre-season information to ensure proper promotion of each sport. Including tryout dates/information and pre-season media requests.
? Maintain and enhance the athletics website. Promoting all athletics teams, emphasizing current news, scores, and feature material.
? Publishing and updating team schedules, rosters, and media on athletic department?s chosen channels.
? Work closely with the communications team to help design and implement

a social media plan to promote the athletic department and its student-athletes.
? Upkeep, creation, and design of digital/print publications and content.
? Schedule and execute media days and manage all photography. The Athletics Information manager is responsible for seeing that the images needed to properly market the athletics teams are captured, through both assigning others and/or serving as a photographer.
? Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with coaches and staff.
? Other projects as assigned by the Director of Communications or Director of Athletics.
? Be an active member of the Athletic Department in alignment with the One School standard of living the mission of Maclay school, being flexible as opportunities and challenges arise, and bringing a positive, solution-oriented mindset to every interaction within the Maclay community.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Requirements: To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical and mental requirements are essential to the successful performance of this job:

? Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

? Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, similar to a standard school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

? Cognitive and Emotional Requirements: The candidate must be able to analyze, reason, and problem-solve effectively. The ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain emotional control under stress, and communicate clearly and professionally is essential.

About Maclay School: Maclay School is an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school located on 100 beautiful acres in northern Tallahassee, Florida. Our Lower School program, which begins with a nurturing preschool for three- and four-year-old children, continues in the Jablon Lower School. Here, students are supported in a warm, family-oriented environment that emphasizes personal growth, academic rigor, and character development. With a focus on individualized learning and a commitment to excellence, Maclay School provides a safe space where students are encouraged to take risks, stretch their thinking, and achieve their fullest potential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the academic and athletic success of Maclay?s youngest learners while supporting and developing the professional capacity of teachers.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Maclay School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Qualifications: ? Prior experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field required, bachelor's degree preferred. ? Practical experience at the high school, collegiate, or professional level. ? Great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with coaches, athletes, parents, and others, as needed. ? Excellent computer skills and ability to utilize web content and social media software; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva, and InDesign programs. ? Well-rounded knowledge of individual sports and athletics in general. ? Ability to write clearly and effectively and recognize correct grammar, punctuation, and style.

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