USL Spokane
Pro-Soccer Internship - Fall 2026
Aequus Sports - Intern
Spokane · WA
Game Operations, Events, & Productions · Ticket Sales · Internship
3
+
months ago
Aequus Sports, LLC (Spokane Velocity FC) is looking for multiple FOR CREDIT ONLY interns in the Fall of 2026 (unpaid). Candidates must be current college students enrolled for internship credits and be able to dedicate 10-20 hours per week to the internship (including every home game), with flexible front office scheduling around their academic commitments. At Aequus Sports, we know the importance and impact an internship can have academically and in future career opportunities. Within our organization, there are multiple fields and areas in which students can gain real work experience to grow their understanding of their field of study.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential skills for this position. The successful candidate should be dependable, have reliable transportation, be able to handle multiple tasks and work long hours (evenings, weekends & holidays included). Interns will experience professional sports through multiple departments of the Aequus Sports organization.
Available roles
Available roles
- Soccer Operations (2)
- Assist Operations Coordinator in office
- Instruct/manage ball retrievers throughout matches
- Set up/take down of scorer's table, and aid in walkout items pre/post-match
- Assist match officials on gamedays, escort them to and from car, help with security of officials
- Assist staff with internal operations at club
- Equipment Management (1)
- Assist equipment manager during training with setting up field, adjusting items during practice retrieving balls, etc
- Assist equipment staff setting up the locker room before training and matchdays
- Assist equipment staff with laundry after training and matches
- Match Day & Show Assistance (1-2)
- Assist in building the run of show, synching PA reads, video board cues, field LED, and audio.
- Write and edit the PA script so every sponsor read, in game moment, and league mandated element is completed.
- Coordinate on field activations like National Anthem, pre-match performances, and halftime performances.
- Work matchday from inside the booth, running the in-stadium soundboard and helping call the live show cue-by-cue.
- Marketing
- General (1-2)
- Ideating social media promotions
- Assisting in setup and take down of game day activations, as well as assisting the social media team as needed.
- Assist the marketing team in creating holistic marketing promotions for each game day theme from email concept, to social media promotions, and community outreach.
- Graphic Design (1)
- Create social media graphics to communicate store closures, match day information, promotions, etc
- Work with graphic designers to create promotional flyers, templates, and emails for the ticketing team to utilize in sales outreach.
- Brainstorm new and engaging design concepts to test
- Research and stay up to date with the creativity and promotions of other teams not only within USL League One, but across other leagues and sporting types.
- Videography (1)
- Film key promotional footage such as player interviews, match day action footage, social media promotions, etc.
- Edit together promotional videos based on footage shot.
- Assist the social media team in creating new engaging videos that capture follower/community attention.
- PR/Writing (1)
- Assist the PR team in writing match previews and post-match press releases
- Help conduct post-match team & media interviews
- Assist in brainstorming new ways to get in front of new fans via news broadcast, podcasts, etc.
- General (1-2)
- Merchandise (1)
- Ticketing & Sales (1)
- Prospecting & research
- Lead Generation
- Outbound sales support
- Gameday sales assistance
- Gameday experience assistance - Seat location, on-field experiences, Kid Zone support
- Partnerships (1)
- Community Engagement (1)
- Attend player appearances and community events
- Evaluate current community partnerships and deliverables
- Create assets for gameday or event activations
- Assist with planning and coordination of events (community, season ticket members, etc.)
- Serve as a liaison with community and corporate partners at gameday
Commitments
Time: Interns must commit to a minimum 3 month window and be available to work ALL game days from August - November 2026 (some exceptions may apply depending on school schedule and prior written notice of an approved absence).
Time: Interns must commit to a minimum 3 month window and be available to work ALL game days from August - November 2026 (some exceptions may apply depending on school schedule and prior written notice of an approved absence).
- Fall 2026 Internship timeline
- Applications Open: July 1, 2026
- Phone screens: Ongoing
- Applications Close: July 28, 2026
- Assessment Process: Ongoing
- Official Acceptance: by August 7
- Onboarding & Start: August (TBD)
Workplace expectations:
- Interns must attend every Spokane Velocity FC home game (listed below) within their commitment window, + additional pre-game meeting office hours (unless pre-approved absence).
- Sat, Aug 15
- Sat, Aug 22
- Sun, Sep 20
- Sat, Oct 3
- Sat, Oct 17
- Play-offs: TBD
- Interns should be motivated to represent the Aequus Sports brand.
- Interns will attend pre-game prep meetings & have regularly scheduled front-office hours.
- All interns must complete a background check and sign a Confidentiality Agreement for Aequus Sports properties.
- Most Common Studies & Majors of Interns (not all listed):
- Sports Management
- Marketing
- Event Planning
- Communications
- Journalism
- Photography/Videography
- Graphic Designers
- Business
- Finance
- Theatre Production
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Interns may have additional opportunities to assist in Aequus Sports community events.
- Interns may fulfill additional duties outside of what is listed based on the dynamic nature of professional sports.
Desired Qualifications:
- All majors related to Sports, Production, Business, Sales, and Communications are welcome to apply.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills and telephone etiquette.
- Ability to stay organized, work independently, multi-task, and handle a variety of projects.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Requirements for consideration:
- College-applicable internship credits
- Reliable transportation to One Spokane Stadium and front office in Downtown Spokane.
Aequus Sports is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Aequus Sports provides a work environment for employees that is free from unlawful discrimination. All employment-related decisions including hiring are made without consideration of an employee’s race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, use of a trained service animal or dog guide, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Job Questions:
Are you at least 18 years of age? If no, additional documentation and training may be applicable.
Do any of your relatives or persons of your same household work at Aequus Sports? If so, please list their names.
Do you have reliable transportation to ONE Spokane Stadium and our front office in Downtown Spokane?
What school do you attend?
What year of school (ie: Junior, Senior) you will be entering in Fall of 2026?
Please indicate the number of internship credits you are enrolled for and the associated class name (if applicable).
What dates will you be available for this internship?
Do you have any pre-planned conflicts with the home games listed in the posting? If so, please list all games you are NOT available for.
Please indicate your top two choices for departments of interest.
Why do you want to join the Aequus Sports team as an intern?
How will this internship help or further your education and understanding of a potential career in your field?
How will you use your outlook and soccer to impact our community positively?
Do you speak multiple languages? If so, what languages?
