Move United, an affiliate of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and a national leader in sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities is seeking our next team member to fill the position of Member Services Manager for Individual Membership. Move United is an expanding, thriving nonprofit organization dedicated to the life-changing power of sports for youth and adults with disabilities with a focus on inclusion. The candidate will join a fast-paced team at a dynamic nonprofit with the opportunity to make an extraordinary difference in achieving the organization's Vision 2028.
Move United uses the power of sport to push what is possible for people with disabilities, confronting ignorance, fueling conversation, and inciting action that leads us to a world where everyone is included. We believe that sports make us more-more determined, more powerful, more ourselves. We also see the power sports have to change the world, pushing people further and bringing people closer.
To this end, Move United holds the vision that every person, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in sports and recreation in their community. As we enter the next phase of our Vision 2028, we seek to add an energized person to our dedicated team to help us fulfill our vision to impact more Americans.
Founded in 1956, Move United provides adaptive sports opportunities through 225+ community-based member organizations serving more than 125,000 youth and adults with disabilities in 46 states. Move United offers a highly collaborative and flexible work environment, a commitment to professional development, generous benefits package, and an important mission with like-minded, dedicated colleagues.
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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 Alabama-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 the “I Qualified” campaign; and also, 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 March - early August (Summer of 2024 to include onsite facilitation experience at Nationals in Alabama on July 10-19)
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
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