USL Work Experience Program
Job Title: Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact UWEP
Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only
Semester: Summer 2024
Location: Remote
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.
Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."
Program Purpose
Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as member teams.
Participants are tasked with and responsible for partnering within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including business development, digital, club services, analytics, and more; with the ultimate goal of providing students with well-rounded practical work experience in sports.
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) and Community Impact Department, the Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact UWEP will play an integral role in supporting the execution of cross-functional strategic aims. The Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact UWEP will work closely with the VP of DEI and Community Impact to gain experience and knowledge through organic mentorship, collaboration, and constructive guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with USL DEI strategy by collecting and analyzing DEI and community impact data across the USL pathway.
- Construct databases and create data visualizations for data reporting to multiple stakeholders.
- Conduct landscape analyses on key DEI issues to determine industry trends, benchmarks, and metrics for measuring DEI effectiveness.
- Prepare communication materials and decks.
- Participate in DEI meetings with internal and external advisory groups.
- Assist other departments and operational areas as requested to provide a well-rounded overview of working in sports.
Qualifications
- Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college course credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
- Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn.
- Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
- While completing the USL Work Experience Program remotely, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
