WHO IS USA LACROSSE
USA Lacrosse, a non-profit organization, is the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, leading the U.S. National Teams Program and establishing universal standards. With nearly 400,000 members, we provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders.
USA Lacrosse believes a diverse staff best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who reflect the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community. We are committed to a staff culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.
Values
- We Influence - Written and Verbal Communication
- We Serve - Customer Focused
- We Create & Innovate - Creativity
- We Collaborate - Peer Relationships
- We are Humble & Honest - Integrity and Trust
- We Embrace Individuality - Diversity
- We Have Fun – Work Hard and Play Hard
If this aligns with who you are and what you are looking for in an organization, keep reading.
POSITION SUMMARY
USA Lacrosse is looking for a summer Intern to work with our National Teams (NT) department. The National Teams Intern gets to work with all members of the National Teams department to assist with the management and coordination of USA Lacrosse's events by completing a variety of administrative tasks and executing projects associated with our events for our National Teams and National Team Developmental Program.
We are looking for an energetic, hands-on, "go-getter" who will approach each day with enthusiasm and respect for the role they are playing to support the top athletes in our sport and in the United States. If you are looking to gain hands on experience in event planning and sports management in an operational role this is an excellent opportunity for you. You will get to play an integral role in supporting the National Teams department in preparing for the upcoming World Championships in 2024, as well as the National Team Developmental Program with regional tryouts and Combine. This position will start in June and end in mid-August 2024.
Please note, this position will require you to live in the Baltimore area with your own housing and transportation as you will need to work in the headquarters office in Sparks, MD.
A Typical Day Looks Like…
- Provides administrative support to our National Teams (NT) and National Teams Developmental Program (NTDP) department. This will include responsibilities such as answering email and phone inquiries, coordinating mailings, and compiling and maintaining documents and files.
- Provides assistance to the NTDP Manager and NT Managers by coordinating and running player tryouts, training camps, and assisting with World Championships.
- Takes the lead on managing registration activities for NT and NTDP events. This includes following up with athletes to gather any missing information.
- Communicates with volunteers, providing necessary information on upcoming events.
- Assists with organizing and distributing team equipment and apparel.
- Assists with retail operations at events.
- Assists with packing for events and shipping out equipment.
- Provides on-site assistance with NTDP Regional and Combine stages of the program and NT tryouts and training camps.
What You Will Gain as an Intern
- The opportunity to gain hands-on real-world professional experience in your field of study/interest outside the academic setting.
- See how different departments work together and understand their responsibilities within an organization.
- Learn how to collaborate with peers and see the internal working environment within an organization.
- The opportunity to work with multiple departments within USA Lacrosse to understand what they do and how they work with other departments within the organization.
- Ability to meet with members of our leadership and management team to learn their “why.”
- Opportunity to work hands on at an event hosted by USA Lacrosse at our Headquarters office.
What Will Be Expected of You
- Report to work each day you are scheduled on time, presenting yourself in a professional manner though your appearance and interactions with others.
- Ask questions to help you learn and understand not only what you are doing, but why you are doing It.
- Complete a "final report" about your internship experience to include:
- What did you learn about USA Lacrosse.
- What did you learn about your field of study and the responsibilities of the department you worked in.
- Explain your roles and responsibilities and talk about any project(s) you did.
- Reflect on skills and work habits you learned that you will take with you as you start your career.
- Reflect on skills and work habits you learned that you will not be taking with you as you start your career.
Is This You…
- Current college student working toward a Bachelor's degree, preferred degree/field of study would be sport administration/operations and/or event management.
- Previous working experience in some capacity.
- Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Enthusiastic go-getter with a “roll up your sleeves” and “get it done” attitude.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow up/through skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal and written.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must possess a strong “customer first” attitude.
- Ability to exercise the appropriate level of discretion and judgement with the capability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information and materials.
- Ability to present a professional persona and presence to build relationships and establish credibility.
- Ability to be flexible with your work schedule, including the ability to work some nights and weekends based on event schedules.
- Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and appreciate the need to develop and fuel the growth of the sport with diversity, inclusion, and equity in mind.
- Ability to align with USA Lacrosse’s Mission, Vision, and Values and Strategic Plan to support our initiatives and organizational goals.
Expected Hours of Work
This position is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and occasionally requires longer hours or weekend work as related to events and other business needs. This position will work from the headquarters office in Sparks, MD between 30 and 40 hours per week.
EEO Statement
USA Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status/characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. USA Lacrosse believes diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
