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Interested in working with the Washburn Athletics Internship Program? How to Apply
The Washburn Athletics Internship Program emphasizes involvement at all levels. If you have interest getting involved in any capacity, contact Colin Budke, Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations and Fan Experience at colin.budke@washburn.edu or (785) 670-1333. Please include your resume and cover letter in order to apply.

Open Positions
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Fan Experience Attendants
Our Fan Experience Attendants help with the overall game day production - including scanning tickets, serving as an usher, and assisting with crowd control. Our Fan Experience Program is a great way for students to make extra income during the year, while also gaining professional experience in a fast-paced and fun college athletics environment. 

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Goals

1. Provide an exceptional intern experience through hands-on involvement
2. Prepare interns for first job opportunities through weekly meetings and individualized projects
3. Create a mentoring relationship with intern and department staff

Advantages

• Hands-on experience in a competitive setting
• Experience in a meeting and presentation setting
• Professional development skills
• Flexible programs and work schedules
• Post-internship opportunities and contacts
• Resume and interview skills

Washburn Athletics Internship Program Mission
The Washburn Athletics Internship Program seeks to produce highly competent professionals in a highly intensive college athletic setting.

Intern should exhibit core values of Washburn University:

• Integrity- acting in an honest, fair, and ethical manner, creating a culture of trust evident in all University activities and decision making.
• Excellence- serving our scholarly community by delivering consistently high-quality programs, teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Accountability- ensuring academic, programmatic, and fiscal integrity and value through prudent management of resources entrusted to the University.
• Respect- embracing diversity and treating others collegially with civility, openness, and professionalism in all interactions, activities, and decision making.
• Collaboration- working toward common goals with others in the University and the community while valuing teamwork, participation, and diversity of ideas and perspectives.
• Innovation- encouraging, considering, and supporting development of ideas by fostering individual ingenuity and creativity and creating an environment with opportunities for growth and change.

Program Contact
Colin Budke
Assistant Athletic Director For External Relations and Fan Experience
colin.budke@washburn.edu   
Petro Allied Health Center - Athletic 200H
(785) 670-1333– Office


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