2027 SMA Seminar Internship - Individual Registration

2027 Stadium Managers Association Seminar Internship

Purpose of Internship:

For consideration, your application must be complete and accurate. Student membership in the Stadium Managers Association (SMA) is required to apply for this internship. If you would like information about Student Membership, please contact the office here or 515-282-8192. You can also visit the student membership webpage here.

The application and all other supporting documents may be submitted in an electronic format

DEADLINE: October 30, 2026

Seminar Internship Details:

The 2027 Seminar will be held February 14-18, 2027 in Arlington, TX. Interns must plan to arrive at the host hotel, Live By Loews, Arlington, by early afternoon on Saturday, February 13^th and stay until 2pm Thursday, February 18^th. Intern responsibilities at the Seminar are detailed in the enclosed volunteer agreement.

SMA Staff will supervise the students or recent college graduates who are accepted into the program. Professors of chosen interns are also encouraged to attend the seminar but will not be responsible for any program supervision.

Student applicants must be at least 21 years of age with junior, senior, or graduate student standing, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a focus in stadium management or an industry related field or a recent college graduate within the last 12 months. SMA will provide hotel rooms, conference registration, and some meals to student interns. The cost of airfare and/or ground transportation to and from the seminar will be the responsibility of the student. The SMA Scholarship Foundation will reimburse interns for up to $400 of their travel expenses, which will be paid after the Seminar with appropriate submitted receipts.

To be considered, applications must include the following:

College Transcript (does not have to be an official copy)
Two letters of reference (at least one must be from an employer verifying that your focus is towards stadium operations and specifically explaining how you could add value to the SMA seminar, both letters must be industry specific)
Writing sample: Submit an essay about yourself and why you are interested in attending Seminar and what you hope to gain (minimum of 250 words and maximum of 500 words).
Resume
Choose from one of our stadium problem-solving scenarios and submit a 2–3 minute video outlining your approach and solution.
Signed Volunteer Agreement
Completed application form

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Email *

Cell Phone *

Age (as of 2/1/2027): *

Emergency Contact *

Emergency Contact Telephone *

Emergency Contact Email *

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Name of College Currently Attending *

Major or Field of Study *

Overall GPA *

Grade Level *

Advisor or Faculty Name, Phone and Email *

WORK / INDUSTRY HISTORY

Please list information on your current and past employment, if any.

Name of Current Employer and/or Internship Supervisor

Complete Address of Current Employer

Current Position/Title

Date Of Employment

Please List All Other Applicable Industry Experience

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Accuracy Acknowledgement *

I verify that all information included in this application is true and accurate.

Please type your full name to act as your electronic signature *

REQUIRED DOCUMENT UPLOADS

College Transcript *

Letters Of Reference 1 *

Letters Of Reference 2 *

Writing Sample: Essay about yourself and why you're applying) *

Resume *

Signed Volunteer Agreement *

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