D.C. United

Academy Administrator Intern

D.C. United is seeking applicants for an Academy Administrator Internship Position. The candidate will assist with the administrative, logistical, and communications aspects for D.C. United Academy as directed by the Head Academy Administrator. This position will offer the candidate hands-on experience in a high-level collaborative team-sport environment. The candidate will gain an understanding of the daily workings and the environment in elite sport. The candidate will gain a conceptional understanding of how to plan and organize short-term and long-term plans, from day-to-day planning to larger scale preparation for specific events. This internship is aimed towards those seeking to grow into an Admin, Operations, and Communications position. The individual must possess a strong desire to learn and grow. This is an unpaid internship.

Fall season: August 12^th – December 13^th

Minimum Qualifications:
- Working towards/possess a four-year bachelor's degree

- Must be familiar with various software platforms including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

- Must be able to professionally communicate both in-person and in digital formats

Preferred Qualifications

- 0-2 years’ experience as an administrator, in operations, or a related field

- Experience working in soccer
- Experience working in a team-sport setting

- Experience in scheduling and/or logistic planning (working with flight agents, hotels, catering companies, etc.)

All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and complete a successful background check.

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.