Extern and Internships
At USADA, we are committed to preserving the integrity of competition, inspiring true sport, and protecting the rights of athletes. If you’re interested in working with and for clean athletes, an internship or externship with USADA might be the right fit for you, regardless of your field of study. We accept candidates with diverse skills and offer opportunities within our various teams, such as Education, Science, and Finance. During the program, participants will gain experience working in a fast-paced office environment, collaborating with teams, and contributing to department-specific projects.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
INTERNSHIPS
- All internships are paid
- Internships are 40 hours per week at our Colorado Springs office
- Internships are open to juniors and seniors in college
- Sessions are typically May to August
- Candidates are evaluated based on the position
- Applications accepted yearly, January 10-March 15
EXTERNSHIPS
- All externships are paid
- Externships are 40 hours per week at our Colorado Springs office
- Sessions run from August 1-May 31
- Candidates are evaluated based on the position
- Candidates must have completed their degree within the past year
- Applications accepted yearly, March 15-May 15
To apply, please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter by the deadlines noted above, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position to the email listed in the description below. Please include the type of internship in the subject line.
Available Opportunities
REPORTS TO:
Elite Education Manager
EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Elite Education Manager, this externship will provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the Elite Education Department to include presentation coordination, development, communications and administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Education Manager in identifying potential distribution channels
- Assist in the creation of presentations to RTP athletes, junior athletes, coaches, NGBs and those involved in the Olympic and Paralympic movement
- Contribute to the development of Elite Education content
- As directed, other office support functions including compiling and formatting USADA presentation materials, prepare shipments and mailings, and tracking inventory
- Work on special projects as assigned
BENEFITS:
- Valuable experience working in a dynamic, diverse and creative environment
- Close interactions with the Education Manager and opportunity to build professional network
- Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Externs interest and goals
- Have an ongoing mentor after the externship program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Obtaining a Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation
COMPENSATION AND TERMS:
The Elite Education Extern position is a paid externship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with flexibility around athlete presentations. The internship is 40 hours per week.
REPORTS TO:
Business Development Manager
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Responsible for organizational and administrative tasks, as well as communications to support USADA Business Development and UFC programs. A hands-on work experience that allows you to contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of USADA business development initiatives and opportunities. Additional responsibilities assisting the UFC Team in tasks related to the management of the UFC Anti-Doping Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Obtaining a B.S. or B.A. in a related field (Such as Sports Management, Sales/Marketing/Communications, etc.)
- Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation
- Ability to receive and interpret constructive criticism to improve performance
BENEFITS:
- Gain a mentor
- Be positioned to build your resume through gaining experience handling a variety of responsibilities and projects related to two of USADA’s departments and learn the inner office environment through daily meetings and tasks
- Experience daily operations of an established client, as well as relationship building with prospective clients
TERMS:
- This internship is for the Summer semester
- Applications are due by March 15, 2020 via email to Tammy Hanson at Thanson@usada.org
- This is a paid internship and allows for school credit
- Applicant must be a senior with an anticipated May 2020 graduation date
- General hours are Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
REPORTS TO:
Science & IT Departments
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Responsible for handling and processing large data sets into business solutions. A hands-on work experience that allows you to contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of USADA business operations. Additional responsibilities assisting the USADA Teams in tasks related to the management of the UFC Anti-Doping Program.
BENEFITS:
- Gain mentors
- Build your resume through hands on experience managing multiple projects
- Work with multiple departments and learn the inner office environment
- Obtain experience building and maintaining relationships with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help staff troubleshoot Microsoft Office and Windows 10 issues
- Install and Maintain applications in various environments (such as Windows, and MacOS)
- University experience working as part of an IT help desk are desirable
- Candidates should be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and complete projects within designated timelines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Research and determine necessary resources that are beneficial and applicable in relation to an event, project, program, presentation, conference or seminar
- This internship will allow for some independent work and work with a team
- Introduce facts, resources, and/or ideas from research that may be applicable currently or beneficial for future reference
- Manage and oversee the database information
TERMS:
- This internship is for the Summer semester
- Applications are due by March 15, 2020 via email to Tammy Hanson at Thanson@usada.org
- This is a paid internship and allows for school credit
- General hours are Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or a related field
- Desire to work in IT or Data Science
- Proficient in programs such as Windows, and MacOS in order to help other troubleshoot problems
- Ability to receive and interpret constructive criticism to improve performance