Student - Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment Intern

Job Title: Fall Intern - Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment (BISE)

Department: BISE in the Transformation Lab

Line Manager: Bob Schultz, Director of BISE

• Contact: rschultz@butler.edu

Work Schedule 12-15 hours a week, primarily between the hours of 8am and 5pm

Desired Length of Employment: Fall ‘25 semester

Pay Rate: $15.00

Job Description:

•  The Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment (BISE) is seeking a student intern who is friendly, organized and excited about the sports and entertainment industries and coming in on the ground floor of a new Butler University initiative. The BISE intern will report to Prof. Bob Schultz, BISE director and will provide administrative and graphic design/marketing support.
   
• Required Qualifications: Students must be a current undergraduate or graduate student of Butler University. Students must also demonstrate organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.The student must have an innovative spirit and maintain flexibility in a start-up environment.
  Preferred Qualifications: A student who has participated in an experiential learning opportunity with a local sports organization through Butler.

 

• Job Responsibilities: 
  •    Update communications and templates
  •    Assist BISE director with various print, copy and scan requests
  •    Help with scheduling and attending promotional events
  •    Create content for relevant Butler social media platforms
  •    Assist with writing and updating content for the BISE website  
  •    Maintain electronic files, tracking, and reports
  •    Exhibit initiative to work independently and collaboratively
  Other Expectations: 
  •    Maintain regular and punctual attendance 
  •    Comply with University standards and policies
  •    Ensure confidentiality of information.
  Learning Outcomes: The BISE intern will gain experience working in a Butler start-up with data collection, marketing/communication and obtaining skills in areas such as customer service, office etiquette, organization and professionalism. The student will also gain skills in problem solving and communication.

About BISE: Created in the spring 2025, the Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment (BISE) is an innovative, dynamic hub within Butler University that connects students and faculty with leaders in the sports and entertainment industries. BISE delivers talent, analysis, creative insight, and practical solutions to advance realworld projects and address evolving industry needs. By identifying and curating driven, multidisciplinary Butler students, BISE helps organizations activate campaigns, explore fan engagement strategies, and support behind-the-scenes operations, creating a win-win for both industry partners and students.
 

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
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