What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events and Entertainment Intern - Summer 2025 position at D.C. United?
The D.C. United Events and Entertainment team is looking for talented undergraduate or graduate students aspiring to enter the events, entertainment and sports industries to join us as interns for the Summer of 2025. D.C. United Event and Entertainment Interns will be introduced to the event management world with the goal of helping you launch your career within the events and entertainment industry and helping fulfill an internship requisite.
As an Events and Entertainment Intern , you will establish an understanding of the events and booking process, be introduced to the events and entertainment industry, and gain real-life events experience! Note : This internship will be a hybrid in person and virtual model aligned with the DCU Full Time Staffing schedule. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will be in person at DCU offices located at Audi Field. All other days, excluding any game days, will be virtual. The ability to work matches on site is required to be considered for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following) :
- Provide event support. Duties include planning and organizing both internal and external events; providing on-site assistance at events and various projects related to company engagement activities.
- Provide administrative support such as department emails, mail, and coordinating internal meetings.
- Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external partners.
- Pursue continued career growth.
- Assist Event Managers with the creation of unique events and experiences.
- Participate in training and making client calls to prospective clients.
- Ability to work match days
- Willingness to work events both on and offsite
- Represent D.C. United in a positive image
- Maximum of twenty-five (25) office hours per week from 10 am to 3pm
Key qualities include :
Compensation
D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
