Company Summary
At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run.
USA Triathlon is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon, all things multisport, and the largest multisport organization in the world. We spend every day thinking about growing and supporting the sport. We’re building the most innovative service organization in sports, transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier all while representing our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.
Our guiding principles are service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We focus on listening and innovation to ensure we deliver best-in-class governance, provide comprehensive constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We work hard to serve the triathlon community and strive to being the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement. We’ve been included on Front Office Sports’ “Best Employers in Sports” list twice (’20, ’21), selected twice as an honorable mention in Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” and received the USOPC’s Advancements in Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2017 and the USOPC’s National Governing Bodies’ Diversity & Inclusion Choice Award in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We achieve these great heights by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate people who want to get better every day. And we reward our teammates with unlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.
Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 2 in US News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Place to Live survey, be a part of the thriving Olympic & Paralympic movement, and hone your professional skills as you create opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Triathlon Business Development Intern
Position Summary
The USA Triathlon Internship Program is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the largest multisport organization in the world and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon and other multisport disciplines. Internships at USA Triathlon present unique opportunities to explore new experiences with technology, people, and specific projects that will help guide the trajectory of your chosen career. Our internships are unpaid but specifically designed to provide a rich educational environment for students studying and/or those seeking a career in recreation, athletics, sports management, communication, event planning, or relationship management.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate a variety of communication and media systems and channels within the department of hire to enhance the community of triathletes, coaches, and clubs and further the sport.
- Enhance the USA Triathlon Foundation awareness via marketing channels.
- Assist with management of the Ambassador Team, including building and shipping gear packages, monitoring and interacting on social media, tracking Ambassador Team fundraising efforts, and providing support and fundraising assistance when necessary.
- Communicate important updates and information with the Ambassador Team through the Facebook group and monthly newsletter.
- Assist with planning activations at races the Foundation will be attending.
- Assist with planning logistics for 2024 VIP donor experiences.
- Assist with fulfillment of donor benefits.
- Contribute to a variety of departmental and organizational projects and event planning to support triathletes and the triathlete community.
- Input data into applicable databases and technological systems; ensure accuracy of work and troubleshoot errors as needed essential to the management of the sport.
- Assist management in receiving and sending packages, inventory, and other resources; organizes paper and electronic files and inventory essential to supporting athletes and the management of events.
- Provide support with other duties as necessary and learn about the development of triathletes for world events.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an educational program in recreation, athletics, sports management or administration, communications, event planning, marketing, business, or a related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as part of a team atmosphere, including effective coordination with other business units
- Attention to detail with software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- A positive, team-spirited attitude with a strong ability to collaborate and work independently
- Experience within, or knowledge of, the multisport or endurance industries is preferred
- Ability to dedicate up to 20 hours per week to the role
Duration of Internship:
June 2024 - December 2024
This role is fully in-person at our offices in Colorado Springs.
This is an unpaid position. Interns have no guarantee of any paid position at the end of the internship
