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Graduate Intern – Esports Operations & Recruitment


Job Location:

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Description

Batten University Esports

Batten University Esports is seeking a motivated and creative Graduate Intern to support the Director of Esports with daily program operations student-athlete engagement recruitment initiatives and the execution of our premier collegiate Rocket League LAN event CompleteU Collision on the Coast. This role is ideal for a graduate student interested in esports administration event management collegiate athletics marketing and social media strategy.

The Graduate Intern will play an active role in helping grow the universitys esports ecosystem while gaining hands-on experience in collegiate esports operations and event production.

Position Responsibilities

Esports Operations Support

  • Assist the Director of Esports with day-to-day team operations and administrative tasks
  • Coordinate team schedules practice logistics match communications and player support
  • Help maintain organization and communication between players coaches and staff
  • Support gameday and competition operations for varsity esports programs

Event Management CompleteU Collision on the Coast

  • Assist in planning and executing the universitys signature Rocket League collegiate LAN event CompleteU Collision on the Coast
  • Coordinate event logistics including team communication registration scheduling venue setup and tournament operations
  • Support sponsor engagement attendee experience and event-day staffing
  • Assist with live event promotion and on-site content creation

Recruitment & Outreach

  • 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

Social Media & Content

  • Assist 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

Learning Opportunities

This internship provides practical experience in:

  • Collegiate Esports administration
  • Event planning and LAN tournament operations
  • Student-athlete recruitment
  • Brand development and social media marketing
  • Community engagement within the esports industry

Compensation & Schedule

  • Graduate Internship Position- full tuitionand stipend
  • Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments
  • Opportunities for travel and event participation may be available

This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may be assigned.

If you found this job listing on an external site please apply directly on the Universitys career page to be considered.




Required Experience:

Intern


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About Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Wesleyan University ( vwu.edu ) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locat ... View more

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