D.C. United

Logistics/Transportation Internship

D.C. United is seeking applicants for a Logistics/Transportation Internship Position. The candidate will assist with all transportation program aspects for D.C. United Academy youth players as directed by the Academy Staff. 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 sports, including the inner dealings of a youth athlete in a professional environment. The candidate will gain a conceptual understanding of long-term athletic development and various performance training methodologies in soccer. This internship is aimed at those in sports management, business, and communication looking to gain experience in elite-level soccer. The individual must possess a strong desire to learn and grow. This unpaid internship will require approximately 5-10 hours per week. College credit is the goal of this internship.

Spring Season: January 2 – June 1

Minimum Qualifications:
- Working towards/possess a bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, communication or a related area from an institution of higher education
- Must demonstrate the intention and desire to work in sports management, business, communication, or consulting

- Must demonstrate willingness to work with youth athletes within a professional pathway environment

-Must demonstrate a willingness to communicate with academy staff members, academy players, and their parents

-Must demonstrate willingness to communicate and assist with college placement of academy players

-Must possess excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail skills

-Must possess a willingness to act as the main point of contact for our academy transportation program

-Must possess a willingness to mentor athletes

-Must possess a growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications
- 0-2 years’ experience in sports management, business, communication, or something similar
- Experience working with the sport of soccer
- Experience working in a team-sport setting

-Knowledge and understanding of MLS academies

-Knowledge and understanding of elite-level youth athletes

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.