2026 Move United Competitions Internship Job Description

About the Organization

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 someone preferably with experience working with Veterans with disabilities to fill the position of Member Services Coordinator to support its Warfighters and Warfighters Ambassador Program. Move United is an expanding, thriving charity dedicated to the life-changing power of sports for youth and adults with disabilities and focused 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 that 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 240+ community-based member organizations serving more than 100,000 youth and adults with disabilities in 45 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.

Internship 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 to play. 

• The Competition Intern will learn about planning, implementing, and evaluating a large-scale national championship along with a nationwide network of Sanctioned Competitions.   

• The Competition Intern will work with the Competition Department of Move United and the Michigan-based Local Organizing Committee of The Hartford Nationals. 

• This internship will provide the opportunity for education and growth in adaptive sports, nonprofit management, event management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, sponsor/vendor relations, and program development.  

• The Competition Intern reports to the Competition Manager – Administration.  

Sample Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Assist with the development of the competition network with the creation of tools and Learning Management System modules and outreach and communication plans. 

• Assist with various aspects of event planning for The Hartford Nationals including administration and registration, marketing and communications, vendor and sponsor relations, logistics and event production, hospitality, human resource management, and sport operations; and offer ideas to enhance onsite experiences.  

• Assist Move United staff in elevating and promoting the Competition network and organization.  

Internship period: 

• Typically, 16 weeks, negotiable with ideal timeframe from April – early August (Summer of 2026 to include onsite facilitation experience at Nationals in Grand Rapids, MI on July 7 – 17)  

• Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm EST (flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones are available)  

Location: Remote 

Compensation: $50 stipend per day  

Travel: When requested to travel, all expenses to Move United events are covered  

Education: Adaptive sports training and education Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits or additional certificates can be earned upon request. 

Intern Qualities:  

• Self-motivated  

• Takes initiative  

• Flexible/adaptable to change  

• Organized with multi-tasking abilities  

• Ability to work well independently and 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 Microsoft Teams 

• Effective communicator – comfortable using a range of communication tools  

• Experience using web creation platforms (i.e. WordPress), digital marketing platforms (i.e. Constant Contact), and digital design experience (i.e. Canva) a plus  

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background screening  

• Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)  

• A valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving history a plus  

• Ability to provide a work/school sample of previous projects  

Accepted interns will be required to:  

• Complete any training required for the internship  

• Maintain weekly meetings with the supervisor and Team  

• Participate in a mid and end-of-internship review  

• Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork, if seeking college credits  

• Be onsite to help facilitate The Hartford Nationals in Michigan from July 7-17.  

• Move United prohibits discrimination in the recruitment and hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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.