Wilkes University invites applicants for Sports Information Assistant, a nine-month intern position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics beginning August 2026.

The successful candidate is responsible for effectively assisting the Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director and Assistant Sports Information Director in all aspects of operating the sports information office.  Primary responsibilities include game statistic compilation (Presto/NCAA Live Stats), social media management, live stream production, written releases, roster and schedule management, website management, public address announcing and administrative tasks. Experience with soccer, volleyball and ice hockey NCAA Live Stats preferred. Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.

The individual must possess a strong sense of professionalism and communication skills; be willing to work independently including evenings and weekends; be goal oriented; have the ability to work with a diverse staff and make a commitment to follow NCAA and conference rules.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience at the collegiate level is desirable. This position includes a stipend and housing.

To apply, send an email to Vince Scalzo, Asst. AD/Sports Information Director at vincent.scalzo @wilkes.edu. Please include a cover letter, resume and three references including names, titles, and contact information. Review of applications begins immediately. 

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience at the collegiate level is desirable. 

About Wilkes University

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 2,000 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds.

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