Temporary Seahawk Club Intern

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with over 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Athletics - 25900

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39759

Vacancy Number

TSP5680PST

Working Title

Temporary Seahawk Club Intern

Job Title

Temp

Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Athletics

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Seahawk Club internship is designed to expose the individual to all aspects of DI college athletics, in particular those related to athletic fundraising and associated donor events. Reporting to the Director of the Seahawk Club, this position will assist the full-time Seahawk Club staff in a variety of ways to help grow membership numbers and properly steward current members.

Seahawk Club:

• Assist in outbound membership solicitation via different prospect lists
• Help with non-renewal calls/solicitations for 110% campaign
• Field customer service questions/concerns with regards to membership and season tickets
• Assist entire staff with setup and overall execution of various Seahawk Club events

Student Seahawk Club (Student Donor Society):

• Discover, cultivate, and solicit new members for the Student Seahawk Club
• Be an active presence on campus during orientations, student services fairs, and other promotional opportunities as they present themselves
• Aid in the retention efforts of current Student Seahawk members
• Manage membership table and various promotions during specified home contests
• Assist the Associate Director of Development in the group's marketing and solicitation efforts through various social media outlets
• Help develop and execute new initiatives and ideas to increase membership

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public
• Strong problem solving skills
• Work effectively as a team member
• Previous customer service experience preferred

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Varies

Work Days

Monday - Friday - Occasional weekends for events

Hours Per Week

30 per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range $10/hour

Job Posting Date

07/01/2026

Job Closing Date

07/31/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Single

Incumbent Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents