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Form of workJob Title: High Performance and National Teams Operations Intern
Reports to: Senior Coordinator, High Performance and National Teams
Intern Session: Spring/Summer 2024: Jan- Jun
Location: We are accepting applications from candidates who reside in the following states: AL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WI, WY
Intern Session: Spring/Summer 2024: Jan- Jun
Location: We are accepting applications from candidates who reside in the following states: AL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, NH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WI, WY
Summary/Objective
The High Performance and National Teams Operations Intern will work with USA Football staff on a variety of initiatives centered around organic athlete engagement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to enhancing the department's social media presence through content creation, athlete engagement, social media scaling, and alumni interactions. Interns will also work on-site at select High Performance and National Teams events as determined by the department.
The High Performance and National Teams Operations Intern will work with USA Football staff on a variety of initiatives centered around organic athlete engagement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to enhancing the department's social media presence through content creation, athlete engagement, social media scaling, and alumni interactions. Interns will also work on-site at select High Performance and National Teams events as determined by the department.
Essential Functions
- Work with USA Football's Marketing and Creative departments to create and distribute content through the U.S. National Team's traditional social media Channel's (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, GMTM etc.)
- Build a database of past & present U.S. National Team athletes ("alumni") and developing a plan to meaningfully engage them via the U.S. National Team's various social media platforms.
- Correspond with prospective athletes (via social media and other platforms) about upcoming U.S. National Team events and activations (e.g., U.S. National Team Trials
Required Education and Experience
- Experience communicating with prospective athletes directly or indirectly via social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok etc.). Understanding of marketing funnels is preferred.
- Background or passion for digital content, digital marketing, and community management/engagement
- Experience using digital media as part of the athlete recruiting process is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding for football or flag football is preferred
- Detailed-oriented and able to work independently required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Proficient in office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and Google Docs applications. Also, experience with GMTM or Athletes Soul - apps/software is a PLUS
Education:
Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university, recently graduated from an accredited college or university, or currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited graduate school. Sports Management or related field of study preferred.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
No direct supervisory duties.
Work Environment
This job primarily operates in a remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
Requires the ability to sit for more than four hours per day, reading, listening, stooping, bending, and manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
