Intern, Project Play Summit

The Aspen Institute • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Play Summit intern will work closely with the Events Director and other Sports & Society Program staff to support planning and execution of Project Play Summit 2027, the program’s annual convening of youth sports leaders and stakeholders. The event will take place May 11–12, 2027, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role is expected to require 10–15 hours per week from January through May 2027, at an hourly rate of $18–$22.

In keeping with the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining Work policy, the intern should be willing to work in person with colleagues at least 40% of the time and may work remotely for the balance. The intern must be available to travel to Milwaukee in May 2027 to support the event onsite.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or a recent college graduate.
• Have relevant experience, preferably in the sports industry or with a nonprofit organization.
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through with staff and a variety of constituencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to think strategically and creatively while integrating and acting on the Event Director’s vision.
• Ability to foster trust with staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with a commitment to excellence.
• Strong computer and administrative skills, particularly with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, contact databases, and Asana.
• Good interpersonal skills, a desire to learn, and curiosity about what is possible.
• Availability to travel to Milwaukee in May 2027 to be onsite for the event.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of youth sports, its stakeholder organizations, and the Project Play framework.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Experience with website and digital tools or content development, such as SquareSpace or WordPress.
• Experience with Photoshop, Canva, or other graphic design programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for planning Project Play Summit 2027.
• Communicate with vendors.
• Update the website.
• Design and execute email blasts.
• Create graphics for web and social media.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and management.
• Provide onsite setup and event support as needed.
• Communicate with speakers and track speaker-related information.
• Manage post-event communications and evaluation, and compile event materials.
• Set up and break down the onsite event.
• Organize and staff shoulder meetings and programming.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed