Internship Qualifications
- Must be a high school senior or enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Interest in the field of sport management, sport marketing, sport tourism, event planning, nonprofit management and/or related industries
- Availability to work in-person
- Willingness to work evening and weekend events
- A well-crafted resume and cover letter
Required Skills
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Communication
- Eagerness to learn
- Reliability
- Strong work-ethic
The Durham Sports Commission Internship Program offers academic credit, and we are willing to work with our interns to meet their specific credit needs.
Application Deadlines
Please submit your application by the following deadlines for the season in which you are applying for the internship.
**APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR FALL 2025-SPRING 2026**
Summer Program – March 15
“My experience as a DSC intern was nothing short of spectacular! I gained real world experience in event management for several sporting events including the NAIA Football Championship, Champion Durham Classic and NCAA Fencing National Championship. I acquired many invaluable skills but most importantly a family I can count on at the DSC. ”
“My internship experience at the DSC was a great way to learn more about nonprofit work and gain experience working in the sports field. I was able to complete my own project and gain valuable skills that will help me greatly in my career.”
“My intern experience with the Durham Sports Commission was nothing short of exceptional in every facet of the opportunity. It's a small organization surrounded with incredible people that work hard and are very approachable and open to helping guide through your journey as an intern and beyond. I am super grateful to have had the opportunity to learn many new things including what it takes to work in the sports world. You will learn so much and meet some of the best people in this business that care about sports and YOU.”
Internship Application Form
This form is for potential interns to apply for the DSC internship program.
For more information, contact info@durhamncsports.com.