USL Work Experience Program
Job Title: Technology & Data Services UWEP
Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only
Semester: Summer 2024
Location: Remote
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.
Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."
Program Purpose
Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as member teams.
Participants are tasked with and responsible for partnering within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including business development, digital, club services, analytics, and more; with the ultimate goal of providing students with well-rounded practical work experience in sports.
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the USL Technology & Data Services team, the Technology & Data Services UWEP supports the department by assisting with monitoring of club mobile apps fan behaviors. The Participant will assume an integral role in the production of data analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the monitoring of club mobile apps to ensure compliance with league guidelines.
- Assist clubs within the USL App Network in creating exclusive in-app content and corresponding reports measuring success.
- Analyze behavioral data within the USL Mobile App to help improve user experiences and shape best communication practices.
- Analyze user and behavioral data across the USL App Network and share key insights with clubs on a monthly basis.
- Identify, build, and publish fan data case studies paired with commercial models to be used as marketing materials for clubs.
- Identify potential 3rd party vendors to integrate new technology into mobile apps across the USL App Network.
- Activate sponsors and digital campaigns on the USL App Network on behalf of partners.
- Identify opportunities for further partner integration on the websites and apps.
- Act in a quality assurance role to ensure a uniform display and maintain functionality.
- Work with other areas of the business – communications, marketing, analytics etc. to accomplish their web goals.
- Assist other departments and operational areas as requested to provide a well-rounded overview of working in sports.
Qualifications
- Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
- Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are a must.
- Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn.
- Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
- Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of sports/soccer is preferred, but not required.
- While completing the Work Experience Program remotely, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
