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INTERNSHIP: BUSINESS OPERATIONS INTERN - FALL 2025

D.C. United

Washington, DC
Internship
Intern
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

D.C. United is seeking an organized, proactive undergraduate or graduate student who is eager to gain hands-on experience in business operations. This internship is designed for individuals interested in learning how to support core organizational functions by working closely with the Executive Assistant to the President of Business Operations / Office Manager. The intern will gain exposure to cross-functional coordination, event planning, administrative support, and internal communications—particularly in a fast-paced, game day environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support logistics and administrative tasks tied to game days, including suite readiness, credential coordination, and supply preparation.
  • Assist with calendar management, internal communications, and follow-ups related to executive meetings.
  • Help maintain an organized and efficient office environment by supporting daily operational needs.
  • Serve as a liaison across departments for select game-day initiatives and internal projects.
  • Provide assistance with planning and executing internal team events, executive meetings, and client functions.
  • Conduct research, create presentations, and prepare reports as assigned.
  • Help maintain records, databases, and filing systems to ensure accuracy and organization.
  • Support special projects that may span across marketing, community relations, game-day operations, and other departments as needed.
  • Attend select Wednesday and Saturday game days to assist with in-person business operations and executive suite responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties assigned to support the Executive Assistant, Office Manager, and broader business operations team.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in business administration, sports management, communications, or related field.
  • Eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
  • Availability for game days (Wednesday evenings and Saturdays) and 1-2 additional in-office days per week.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
  • Willingness to learn and support a wide variety of projects and teams.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in business administration, sports management, communications, or related field.
  • Eligible to receive academic credit.

Benefits & Perks

  • This is an unpaid internship and must be filled by a student who is actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive academic credit.

Working at D.C. United

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup. The organization values diversity, equal opportunity, and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure inclusive participation in the application and employment process.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 12, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeInternship
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceIntern

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About D.C. United

Website

dcunited.com

Location

Washington, DC

Industry

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