USAWFL Intern

Website Move United

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:

 

The USA Wheelchair Football League (USAWFL) Intern provides the opportunity to learn about sport development and athletic league leadership. The USAWFL is the first of its kind football league for adults with disabilities to reach their highest potential by bringing together highly trained coaches and passionate athletes. The USAWFL builds skills and allows athletes to excel both on and off the field through competition, teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

 

The internship involves supporting a wide variety of event and program logistics. The USAWFL reports to the USAWFL Program Manager.

  • Support USA Wheelchair Football League programs (clinic and tournament logistics including marketing, registration, travel support, inventory management and purchasing, facility management and ops, and sponsor activation)
  • Support league growth efforts by tracking new trends in adaptive sport as well as football and keeping track of potential expansion team leads
  • Travel to and support events as required including driving multi-passenger vans (may include weekends)
  • Assist with Move United database entries and online registration system
  • Answer phone and email general inquires
  • Maintain event registration websites
  • Shipping and mailing, including large or heavy boxes
  • Assist other Move United staff with projects, as assigned

Internship periods: Flexible (with a minimum of 3 month commitment preferred August – November)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST (minimum 30 hrs/week with flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones available)

This internship is remote, except for in-person event attendance

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-motivation
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to multi-task and stay organized
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Effective communicator – comfortable using a range of platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Background in the field, including formal education or equivalent experience (Preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and the ability to use general office equipment
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)

Accepted interns will be required to:

  • Complete a background screening
  • 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 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.

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