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 20-40 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, May 15-July 1
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 Tammy Hanson (thanson@usada.org). Please include the type of internship in the subject line.
Available Opportunities
REPORTS TO:
Elite Education Director
EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Elite Education Director, 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 Director 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 Director 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 20-40 hours per week.
REPORTS TO:
Elite Education Director
EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Elite Education Director, this internship will provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the Elite Education Department to include presentation coordination, development, communications and administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Education Director 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 Director and opportunity to build professional network
- Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Interns interest and goals
- Have an ongoing mentor after the internship 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 Intern position is a paid imternship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with flexibility around athlete presentations. The internship is 20-40 hours per week.
REPORTS TO:
Olympic & Paralympic Counsel
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing support for investigation and prosecution of anti-doping rule violations and contributing to development of internal policies and procedures by conducting research, preparing documents, and other tasks as assigned.
OBJECTIVES:
With this internship, you will gain a mentor, have the ability to complete a resume building project based on your interests and goals as determined by you and the supervising staff at USADA, and learn about the rules and regulations related to anti-doping in sport.
TERMS:
- One internship is available for Summer 2022, from mid-May through mid-August
- Applications are due by March 18. Please send applications to Katie Crouse, Olympic and Paralympic Program Paralegal, at kcrouse@USADA.org
- This is a paid internship $13.00/hour and allows school credit
- General hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed your first or second year of law school
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong record of academic achievement
- Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among internal and external constituents
- Ability to work with various levels of management
- Ability to multitask and to work accurately under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to perform in a team environment
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Moderate proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation
- Previous experience in sport is preferred, but not required
If you have questions or wish to learn more about the position, please contact Spencer Crowell, USADA’s Olympic and Paralympic Counsel, at scrowell@usada.org.