Hawks Winter Intern

The Riverside Church • New York, NY

5d

About The Position

The Winter Intern position with the Riverside Hawks is a flexible, hands-on role supporting various aspects of the organization. From assisting with team operations and logistics to contributing to creative projects like social media, interns are expected to take the initiative and offer support where it s most needed. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and excited to work behind the scenes to help one of New York City s most respected grassroots basketball programs continue its mission of holistic youth development. Interns will gain exposure to youth sports programming and strategic planning while playing an active role in a community-focused environment.

Requirements

• Strong interest in youth development and sports
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to take initiative, manage time independently, and follow through on tasks without heavy oversight
• Basic experience with video production and social media
• Ability to be comfortable with juggling multiple responsibilities
• Strong organizational skills, especially with spreadsheets, calendars, and general planning
• A flexible, team-first attitude and an interest in supporting young athletes beyond the game

Responsibilities

• Creative Direction & Brand Alignment: Ensure that all media reflects Riverside s core values of Academics, Basketball, and Community. Showcase themes like mentorship, opportunity, and holistic development in the content. Contribute innovative ideas that align with the organization s voice and amplify its mission.
• Program Operations & Back-End Support: Assist with day-to-day operations by attending practices, events, and meetings to provide on-site support. Help manage backend logistics, including organizing digital content, maintaining internal schedules, and supporting event preparation. Collaborate with staff to meet evolving program needs as they arise.
• Social Media Strategy & Execution: Design and lead an Instagram content strategy that elevates Riverside s brand and reflects its full community impact. Diversify the content by creating and implementing original series (Player Spotlights, Behind-the-Scenes, Alumni Spotlights) with strategic roll-out plans. Manage aspects of content creation such as filming, editing, and scheduling while coordinating with coaches and staff to bring ideas to life.
• Alumni Engagement & Storytelling: Support the early development of a Riverside Hawks Alumni Network by organizing alumni information, conducting outreach, and featuring stories of former players. Produce digital spotlight features that strengthen connections between generations and reinforce the long-term impact of the program.
• Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with players, parents, and community members. Actively participate in community events and outreach efforts to promote the program and its impact, and to encourage community support and involvement.

Benefits

• Our organization offers a wide range of comprehensive benefits, including generous time off and a strong emphasis on achieving a great work-life balance.
• TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission.
• No relocation or sponsorship provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees