The D.C. United Partnerships Sales Team is looking for talented undergraduate or graduate students aspiring to enter the sports industry to join us as interns for the Summer of 2024. The D.C. United Corporate Partnership Intern will work closely alongside front-office staff, on the relationships involving D.C. United's official Corporate Partners. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting and be given the opportunity to polish up skills learned in the classroom.

Corporate Partnership Interns will develop a strong understanding of the processes behind new partner acquisition/corporate development as well as partnership marketing and activation. Interns will learn how to use research and analytical tools, and will be asked to apply critical and creative thinking while working on various projects. This is an unpaid internship for college credit only.

Summer Internship: May 28, 2024 - August 15, 2024

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to the following):

• Assist with game day operations, client management, and general account activation
• Track and measure partner social media assets
• Assist with partner recaps and activation plans
• Plan and implement virtual events and hospitality programs
• Aid in designing and creating partnership elements and proposals
• Research activation concepts for partners as needed
• Willingness to work events (Soccer Watch parties/Away Days at local sports bars) offsite
• Represent D.C. United in a positive image
• Maximum of twenty (20) office hours per week

Key qualities include:

• Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude
• Ability to effectively interact with staff and clients
• Ability to work flexible schedule inclusive of evenings and weekends
• Must be an active college or graduate student and have the ability to receive credit for the internship
• Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc.

This internship is unpaid, any applicants must be able to receive college credit. There may be hourly paid opportunities for D.C. United related events.

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.