The athletics department is seeking a current Western student to fill the mascot position for the 2009-10 academic year. Applicants must be energetic, outgoing, able to choreograph own routines, available for all home athletic events (soccer, volleyball, mens/womens basketball), and most importantly, enthusiastic about Western Athletics.

Please submit a cover letter and your resume to Carver 100 Atten: Katie Rothenberg no later than Wednesday April 29th at 12:00pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Katie at Katie.Rothenberg@wwu.edu Phone: 650-4314

Viking Game-Day music/sound position (paid):

Would you like a front row seat to every home Western athletic event? Do you love music? The Western Washington University Athletics Department is looking for an enthusiastic music expert to play the music during the entire 2009-2010 home athletic events.

This student must have an outgoing personality and able to work well with people. We are seeking someone who has an extensive background with music and someone who can think quickly on their feet. They must know the flow of the game and know when to play the right music at the right time. Knowledge of sound system equipment is preferred but not required. Applicants must be available for all home sporting events (volleyball, soccer, mens/womens basketball).

Please submit a cover letter and your resume to Carver 100 Atten: Katie Rothenberg no later than Wednesday April 29th at 12:00pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Katie at Katie.Rothenberg@wwu.edu Phone: 650-4314

2009/2010 Western Washington University Athletic Internships (paid)

Internships within Western Washington University Athletics offer a unique opportunity to work within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to promote Viking Athletics. The interns act as liaisons between the Department of Athletics and various campus and community groups, faculty, staff, and local corporate sponsors. Through the process of working with these groups, the interns for Western Athletics are involved in a number of exciting events and activities in and around the campus and throughout the community.

The Athletics Department internships provide students with an invaluable experience that will benefit the pursuit of a career in any field. Serving as an intern within the Western Athletic Department is a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the game day activities at Viking sporting events including basketball, volleyball, softball, and soccer. These positions offered enable students to gain experience interacting face to face with a variety of people, thinking creatively, and solving problems quickly, all in a fun, professional environment.

The Western Washington University Athletics Department considers their interns a vital component in the success of the overall department. The efforts and contributions of the interns are heavily depended upon; therefore, it is essential that all interns commit to the program for the entire 2009/2010 academic year. Each of the internships offered through the Western athletics department are paid internships, but more importantly, the Western Washington University Athletics department promises one the best hands-on experiences within University Athletics.

This year the marketing department is looking to fill three positions: Viking Sports Campus Advertising Intern, Viking Media Assistant and Photographer, and Viking Game-Day Coordinating Intern. Each of the Western Washington University Athletics internships requires interns to attend all sporting events throughout the year. These internships are designed for the 2009/2010 academic school year starting September 2009 and ending in June 2010. Each internship opportunity varies significantly in areas of responsibility and are further outlined below.

If you are currently a Western student with initiative, dedication, a strong work ethic, and a sincere interest in Western Washington University Athletics, then you are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Katie Rothenberg at Western Washington University Athletics office, Carver gym 101, 516 High Street, Bellingham WA 98225-9066.

For more information please contact Katie Rothenberg at 650-4314 or at katie.rothenberg@wwu.edu.

Deadline for application is Wednesday April 29, 2009 no later than 12pm. Interviews will be held May 4th through May 15th. Internships will be filled before end of Spring Quarter.

Primary responsibilities for Western Washington University Athletic Interns include:

1. Viking Sports Campus Advertising Intern

Posting weekly flyers
Posting campus poster
Approval and distribution of mailers, table tents, etc.
Coordination of group promotions throughout campus
Organize mass mailings
Facebook postings/announcements
AS Poster distribution for all home athletic events
Bullseye e-mails and targeted e-mail advertising
Work with Adobe In-Design (prior knowledge a plus)(required to take Adobe In-Design basic skills seminar - free for all WWU Students)
Coordinate mass distribution of pocket schedules, posters, season ticket brochures and other promotional material throughout the community
Assist in creation and design of sports posters, autograph pages, Jr. Viking material, Blue Crew materials and other items to help in promoting Western Athletics
Assist with coordination of all Blue Crew activities including Board Meetings
Work directly with other WWU interns to assist in their responsibilities
Assist with responsibilities at all home athletic events
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

2. Viking Game Day Coordination Intern

Organize promotional plan for all home athletic events
Coordination of all in-game programming & scripting
Organize half-time talent & national anthem performers
Executing all in-game promotions  (i.e. T-shirt toss, shooting contests, field goal kick, prize distribution  . . .)
Coordinate team mascot appearances and game day activities
Assist with execution of all sponsorship in-game/pre-game activities
Distributing premium items to fans
Coordination of all Blue Crew activities
Implementing special promotions for WWU students
Work directly with other WWU interns to assist in their responsibilities
Assist WWU Athletic marketing staff with various projects involving research and design
Other responsibilities assigned

3. Viking Media Assistant and Photographer

Game day photography and other event photography
Occasional game day video
Maintained the official WWU Blue Crew website
Create database of all student members of Blue Crew
Design and submit ads for the LCD screens around campus using Photoshop
Create informational fliers about community events using InDesign
Assist with all events and fill in with other areas as needed.