Adaptive Sports Event Planning Internship

About Move United:

 Move United, an affiliate of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and a national leader in sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities is seeking our next team member to fill the position of Member Services Manager for Individual Membership. Move United is an expanding, thriving nonprofit organization dedicated to the life-changing power of sports for youth and adults with disabilities with a focus on inclusion. The candidate will join a fast-paced team at a dynamic nonprofit with the opportunity to make an extraordinary difference in achieving the organization’s Vision 2028.

Move United uses the power of sport to push what is possible for people with disabilities, confronting ignorance, fueling conversation, and inciting action that leads us to a world where everyone is included. We believe that sports make us more-more determined, more powerful, more ourselves. We also see the power sports have to change the world, pushing people further and bringing people closer.

To this end, Move United holds the vision that every person, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation in their community. As we enter the next phase of our Vision 2028, we seek to add an energized person to our dedicated team to help us fulfill our vision to impact more Americans.

Founded in 1956, Move United provides adaptive sports opportunities through 225+ community-based member organizations serving more than 125,000 youth and adults with disabilities in 46 states. Move United offers a highly collaborative and flexible work environment, a commitment to professional development, generous benefits package, and an important mission with like-minded, dedicated colleagues.

Join the Movement!

Position Overview:

An internship with Move United provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional experience in adaptive sports, sports management, events management, and other related fields while helping Move United lead a movement so that no one is left on the sidelines, and everyone gets in the game.

The Adaptive Sports Event Planning Intern will learn about planning and delivering a large scale national adaptive sports event. They will also get to experience other programmatic initiatives.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The internship involves supporting a variety of event and program logistics from start to finish.  Depending on the time of year this internship will get to experience one of Move United’s signature events such as The Hartford Ski Spectacular or Move United Warfighter events.

• Assist with all aspects of event planning including curriculum design, venue and event logistics, marketing and onsite experience
• Assist with identify assets and local support to improve the event goals; coordinate with organizing team
• Assist in coordinating workshops, clinics, social events and other aspects of the overall schedule
• Assist Move United staff in elevating and promoting Move United’s overall events and programs

Internship period:

August/September to December. Other periods may be available upon request (please inquire).

Hours:

Full time for winter intern – Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST. Flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones are available.

Part time available for other periods (hours negotiable)

This internship is remote, except for in-person event attendance.  Some office hour experience available at our Rockville, MD HQ.

Compensation:

• $50 stipend per day
• All travel expenses to events are paid
• Adaptive sports training and education
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits can be earned upon request
• Additional certificates can be earned through our member organizations

Intern Qualities:

• Self-motivated
• Takes initiative
• Flexible/adaptable to change
• Organized with multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in the field, including formal education or equivalent experience (Preferred)
• Technologically proficient with experience in using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Suite
• Effective communicator – comfortable using a range of communication tools
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background screening
• Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)

Desired Skills (not required)

• Experience using CRM systems (i.e. Salesforce), web creation platforms (i.e. WordPress), and digital marketing platforms (i.e. Constant Contact) a plus
• Digital design experience (i.e. Canva or Adobe Indesign) a plus

Accepted interns will be required to:

• Complete any training required for the internship
• Maintain weekly meetings with the supervisor
• Participate in a mid and end-of-internship review
• Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork, if seeking college credits

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.