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There are tons of college students looking to get a job with their favorite sports team, usually on the professional level. Where do you go to find jobs like this? Once upon a time (sophomore year), I was interested in getting a job with the U.S. National Soccer Association. I found this site, TeamworkOnline.com, which is basically linked to every professional league in the United States. You'll find jobs for each specific team, league, and career fair events for the sports industry or a specific league. Your cheapest bet is to look for a sports career fair in the nearest metropolitan area. The two that I went to were $35 each, but included tickets to an Indiana Pacers game. Different levels and types of leagues are represented at these career fairs, and you will see professional organizations, minor league teams, and even high school and college representatives. Honestly, your best bet is to start on the low end with a farm league baseball team or even a high school or college program. Most professional organizations only accept experienced sports industry workers or interns who have paid their dues. When you intern for a sports organization, you end up passing out gifts at the handout nights, running promotional booths, or any other type of low end job. You have to start somewhere and work for it though, so if you work hard at whatever the task is and really want it when you graduate with a degree and the 2 summers of interning with whatever team it may be, you will have a much better chance of working in the front office. If you love sports, even the less glamorous intern work will be fun and worth it. Good luck!