What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Community Relations position at DC United?
JOB SUMMARY
D.C. United are looking for a talented and enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student with a strong passion for gaining community relations experience with a professional sports team. This internship will allow an individual to work on meaningful projects that are essential to club business, collaborate with community partners, and assist in enhancing the teams community footprint. Through this internship, the individual will see and experience how social impact intersects across all D.C. United departments and the Greater Washington community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the preparation and execution of Community Relations projects, signature programs, events, in-kind donations, and experiences.
- Support planning, development and the execution of special events that support the D.C. Uniteds community pillars: Empowerment, Opportunity, and Service.
- Support planning, development and execution of D.C. Uniteds signature programs, United We Serve, Soccer & Soar, Raise a Toast, Women United and Twinning Project
- Play a role in leading community engagement and volunteerism efforts with the front office, first team, fans and corporate partners.
- Cultivate relationships with nonprofit organizations, community groups and neighboring businesses to understand the greatest need and recommend ways in which the club can empower and uplift them.
- Collaborate with other departments to amplify community programming and events.
- Provide other administrative support to the Community Relations team as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Eligible to receive college credit for the internship.
- Dedicate a maximum of 25 hours a week to the internship from January/February 2025 to May/June 2025.
- Experience in sports and/or social impact is a plus.
- Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
- Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude.
- Vested interest in social impact.
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with ability to work independently.
- Possess leadership qualities and thoughtfulness in the work being done.
- Good sense of humor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- N/A
SCHEDULE
- Dedicate a maximum of 25 hours a week to the internship from January/February 2025 to May/June 2025
- Work may include matchdays, weekends, and/or evenings based on season schedule.
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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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.
