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, a USADA internship or externship 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, including 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.

Internships:

All internships are paid
Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week
Sessions are typically May to August
Internship is open to juniors and seniors in college
Candidates are evaluated based on the position
Applications accepted yearly, January 1 – February 1

Externships

All externships are paid
Externs will be expected to work 40 hours per week
Sessions run from August 1 through May 31
Candidates are evaluated based on the position
Candidates must have completed their degree within the past calendar year
Applications accepted yearly, March 15 – April 15

To apply, please email your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position to: Tammy Hanson (thanson@usada.org).

Available Internships and Externships

Olympic Education Intern

REPORTS TO:

Olympic Education Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Olympic Education Manager, this internship will provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the Olympic 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 Olympic 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 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 Olympic Education Intern position is a paid internship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with flexibility around athlete presentations. The internship is 40 hours per week.