Team Operations Intern

Job Title: Team Operations Intern

Department: Soccer Operations

Reports to: Manager, Team Administration

Position Summary:

The Team Operations Intern will support the Team Administration department in day-to-day needs with the FCC First Team, Second Team, and Player Welfare Department. This individual will have access to see how a sports organization works as a business entity, as well as build relationships with individuals at all levels across FC Cincinnati. This role will be primarily in Milford, Ohio at Mercy Health Training Center. The workdays will vary depending on the team schedule and student availability. Averaging 28 hours per week, the core schedule will be 4-5 days per week, Monday – Friday, however, there may be weekend and holiday hours. This is a paid internship.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with general daily administration of FC Cincinnati's First Team, Second Team, and Player Welfare
• Assist athletes and technical staff with relocation needs
• Assist with player/trialist transportation and accommodations
• May assist with planning logistics for away trips
• Work home matches (nights/weekends)
• Support in the logistics of game day preparation and execution
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• "Make it happen" attitude
• Strong ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to develop productive and effective relationships across all levels of an organization
• An innovative approach and willingness to contribute creative solutions to problems as they arise
• Proven ability to work positively, collaboratively, and professionally within a team and across an organization
• Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to speak Spanish & French is a bonus

What You'll Need:

• Experience in a professional sports environment preferred
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program, preferably in Business or Sport Management
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

Why You'll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters' Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club's DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of "75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home."; on the Business Courier's Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati's fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer's Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.