Intern- Community Impact Fall 2026 Internship

D.C. United • Washington, DC

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About The Position

D.C. United is looking for a talented and enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student with a strong passion for gaining community relations experience with a professional sports team. This internship will allow an individual to work on meaningful projects that are essential to club business, collaborate with community partners, and assist in enhancing the team’s community footprint. Through this internship, the individual will see and experience how social impact intersects across all D.C. United departments and the Greater Washington community.

Requirements

• Eligible to receive college credit for the internship.
• Dedicate a maximum of 25 hours a week to the internship from August/September- October-November 2026
• The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sports and/or social impact is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and execution of Community Relations and/or D.C. United Foundation projects, signature programs, events, in-kind donations, and experiences.
• Support D.C. United’s signature programs, United We Serve, Soccer & Soar, Raise a Toast, Special Olympics and Twinning Project
• Assist in planning, development and execution of youth soccer coaching events.
• Cultivate relationships with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and neighboring businesses to understand the greatest need and recommend ways in which the club can empower and uplift them.
• Provide other administrative support to the Community Relations and Foundation team as needed in including with the in-kind donation system.
• Collaborate with other departments to amplify community programming and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed