Women’s Team Operations Intern (Paid)

Hartford Athletic • Windsor, CT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Athletic is seeking a paid Women’s Team Operations Intern to support the full operation of its pre-professional women’s soccer team. The internship runs from mid-April through June 30, 2027, with a monthly stipend of $800. The intern works five days per week around the team’s training calendar and is also required to work all home game days, including evenings and weekends.

The role provides hands-on experience across administration, training and soccer operations, gameday operations, and management of player and staff apparel. Duties include maintaining records and schedules, assisting with onboarding, supporting training and travel logistics, preparing home matches and community events, capturing photos and video, and tracking apparel orders and inventory. The intern will work with coaching staff and Hartford Athletic staff and gain exposure to soccer operations, event management, and the development of a women’s sports program. Academic credit may be available depending on the student’s college or university requirements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Communications, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working both in an office setting and on the field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential player and staff information with discretion.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for the full internship period, from mid-April through June 30, 2027.
• Availability five days per week, plus all home game days, including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation to the stadium, training sites, and event locations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in women’s soccer and women’s sports.
• Soccer playing or coaching background.

Responsibilities

• Support daily business operations for the Women’s team by organizing files, tracking paperwork, and maintaining schedules, rosters, and contact lists.
• Assist with player and staff onboarding paperwork, including registration forms, waivers, and medical forms.
• Take meeting notes, draft routine communications, and prepare materials for staff.
• Help compile information for the ticketing team’s bi-weekly reports, including attendance, group, and promotional tracking.
• Set up and break down training sessions, including field equipment, goals, cones, pinnies, water, and ice.
• Support coaching staff with session logistics, schedules, and daily player communications.
• Track uniform and equipment inventory, including kit distribution, laundry, and returns.
• Assist with away-match travel logistics, including travel rosters, itineraries, hotel lists, and meal orders.
• Support visiting-team and match-official hospitality, including locker-room preparation and arrival logistics.
• Help plan and prepare for home matches, including setup, signage, credential and guest lists, and check-in for players, staff, and guests.
• Support matchday execution, including fan entry, giveaway distribution, halftime activities, youth club group nights, and post-match breakdown.
• Assist with community engagement events and youth clinics, including Youth Affiliate club appearances, tabling, sign-ups, and giveaway distribution.
• Help coordinate event logistics, including vendor and volunteer check-in, supply lists, and day-of run-of-show timelines.
• Capture photos and video at training, matches, and events to share with the marketing team.
• Manage player and staff apparel and merchandise, including training gear, travel wear, warm-ups, and team-issued items.
• Collect player and staff sizing, build order lists, and help place and track orders with suppliers.
• Receive, count, label, and distribute apparel to players and staff, and maintain a sign-out log for every item issued.
• Track apparel inventory and returns throughout the season, and flag shortages or reorder needs to staff.
• Coordinate apparel and merchandise for player appearances, media day, photo shoots, and team events.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of $800.
• Mentorship from Hartford Athletic staff and the opportunity to build professional relationships within the USL.
• Academic credit may be available based on the requirements of the student’s college or university.

What This Job Offers

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