 The Betty
F. Jaynes Internship Program
offers opportunities to qualified individuals interested in pursuing a
career in athletics. All interns participate in the annual WBCA National
Convention, held annually in conjunction with the NCAA Division I Women's
Final Four.
The Betty
F. Jaynes Internship Program strives to educate its interns in all
aspects of a professional athletic association including marketing, community
relations and event management. Through practical experience, interns
learn in a high-energy environment. Betty F. Jaynes interns have an opportunity
to participate in the WBCA National Convention while increasing their
hands-on work experience. Betty F. Jaynes interns gain valuable management
and relationship-building skills.
In order
to apply for an internship, the applicant must submit the following:
1. A personalized cover
letter
2.
Resume
3.
List of three (3) references
4.
An originally typed writing
sample which answers one of the following questions:
*If applying for the communications and awards position, please include two (2) press releases or journalistic writing samples.
- What do you think people who know you would be surprised to learn about you?
- What confuses you most in life, and why?
- What is the best advice you ever received? Why? Did you follow it?
- Describe one of the most difficult situations you have faced, whether personally or professionally, and how you were able to overcome that situation.
- What are three of your best personal attributes? Describe a situation in which you were able to utilize those attributes in a work environment.
FAQ's
for the Betty F. Jaynes Internship Program
1. When
are the internships posted?
August 27, 2009
2.
When can I apply?
Resumes are accepted only AFTER the positions are posted.
3.
How do I apply?
Instructions are provided when the positions are posted. Applicants will
need to send a resume, cover letter three (3) references and an orginal writing sample
on one topic designated by the WBCA. If applying for the communications and awards position, please inlcude two (2) press releases or journalistic writing samples.
4.
May I apply for all the internships?
You must indicate a preference for which internship you are applying.
Applications without a stated preference will be given the least amount
of consideration.
5.
Does the WBCA offer summer internships?
No.
6.
Is the internship paid?
No. However, former interns have been able to use this internship for undergraduate and graduate course credit.
7.
How long is the internship?
TBD.
All internships are completed at the
end of April.
8.
Where is the WBCA office located?
The WBCA office is located in Lilburn, Ga., which is 30 minutes northeast
of Atlanta.
9.
Is this a full-time position?
The positions are part time through December, Beginning in January, all interns are required to work Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Three Saturdays are required.
10.
Does the WBCA secure housing?
No, this is the responsibility of the individual, however, the WBCA will
assist.
11.
Does the WBCA compensate for moving expenses?
No.
The WBCA strongly encourages women of color/minority candidates to apply.
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2009
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2008
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2007
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2006
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2005
Meet
the BFJ Intern Class of 2004
If you are
a former intern of the WBCA, please submit your updated contact information
to Stephanie S. Baron. The WBCA wants
to keep in touch with you.
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