2025 Move United Competitions Internship

Internship Position Overview

An internship with Move United provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional experience in adaptive sports, sports management, events management, and other related fields while helping Move United lead a movement so that no one is left on the sidelines, and everyone gets in the game.

The Competition Intern will learn about planning, implementing, and evaluating a large-scale national championship along with a nationwide network of Sanctioned Competitions. The Competition Intern will work with the Competition Department of Move United and the Michigan-based Local Organizing Committee of The Hartford Nationals.  This internship will provide the opportunity for education and growth in adaptive sports, nonprofit management, event management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, sponsor/vendor relations, and program development. The Competition Intern reports to the Competition Manager - Administration.

Sample Job Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with the development of the competition network with the creation of tools and Learning Management System modules and outreach and communication plans;

Assist with various aspects of event planning for Nationals including administration and registration, marketing and communications, vendor and sponsor relations, logistics and event production, hospitality, human resource management, and sport operations; and offer ideas to enhance onsite experiences;

Assist Move United staff in elevating and promoting the Competition network and organization.

Internship Period

Negotiable with ideal timeframe from April - early August (Summer of 2025 to include onsite facilitation experience at Nationals in Grand Rapids, MI on July 8 -18)

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm EST (flexible hours to accommodate differing time zones are available)

Location:

Remote

Compensation

$50 stipend per day

When requested to travel, all expenses to Move United events are covered

Adaptive sports training and education

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits or additional certificates can be earned upon request

Intern Qualities

Self-motivated

Takes initiative

Flexible/adaptable to change

Organized with multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Background in the field, including formal education or equivalent experience (Preferred)

Technologically proficient with experience in using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), Adobe Suite, TEAMS and the ability to use general office equipment

Effective communicator - comfortable using a range of communication tools

Experience using web creation platforms (i.e. WordPress), digital marketing platforms (i.e. Constant Contact) and digital design experience (i.e. Canva) a plus

Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background screening

Availability to travel within the U.S. (air and ground)

A valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving history a plus

Ability to provide a work/school sample of previous projects

Accepted Interns Will Be Required To

Complete any training required for the internship

Maintain weekly meetings with the supervisor and Team

Participate in a mid and end-of-internship review

Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork, if seeking college credits

Be onsite to help facilitate The Hartford Nationals in Michigan from July 8-18.

Move United prohibits discrimination in the recruitment and hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.