Graduate Intern – Esports Operations & Recruitment

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Esports with day-to-day team operations and administrative tasks
• Coordinate team schedules, practice logistics, match communications, and player support
• Maintain organization and communication between players, coaches, and staff
• Support gameday and competition operations for varsity esports programs
• Aid in planning and executing the university’s signature Rocket League collegiate LAN event, CompleteU Collision on the Coast
• Coordinate event logistics including team communication, registration, scheduling, venue setup, and tournament operations
• Sponsor engagement, attendee experience, and event-day staffing
• Aid in live event promotion and on-site content creation
• Utilize the Stay Plugged In Program to identify, contact, and recruit prospective esports student-athletes
• Conduct outreach through phone calls, email, Discord, and social media platforms
• Build relationships with prospective students, coaches, and esports communities
• Maintain recruitment tracking and communication records
• Afford assistance with management of Batten University Esports social media platforms including X and Instagram
• Create engaging esports-related content including graphics, short videos, match announcements, and event promotions
• Help grow audience engagement and brand visibility across platforms
• Capture and post live content during events and competitions

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Batten University
• Strong interest in esports, collegiate athletics, gaming culture, or event management
• Familiarity with collegiate Esports preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with social media platforms, especially X and Instagram
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during competitions and events
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Esports tournament platforms and Discord communities
• Basic graphic design or video editing experience
• Knowledge of collegiate esports recruiting practices
• Event operations or livestream production experience is a plus