Aequus Sports, LLC (Spokane Zephyr FC & Spokane Velocity FC) is looking for multiple FOR CREDIT ONLY interns in the Summer of 2026 (unpaid). Candidates must be current college students or entering their junior/senior year and be able to dedicate 10-20 hours per week to the internship, with flexible 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 verbal 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 sports through multiple departments of the Aequus Sports organization.
Within our internship program, we will work with you to structure your duties to meet your school requirements and interests. Like all staff at Aequus Sports, you will be asked to provide cross-functional support in many fields and departments across the club.
All interns must complete a background check and sign a Confidentiality Agreement for Aequus Sports properties.
Commitments
Time: Interns must commit to a minimum 5 month window and be available to work ALL game days from May - August 2026 (some exceptions may apply depending on school schedule and prior written notice of an approved absence.
- Summer 2026 Internship timeline
- Applications Open: February 16, 2026
- Applications Close: March 27, 2026
- Selection Process: March 28 - April 10
- Interviews: Week of April 13
- Onboarding & Start: End of April/Beginning of May
Workplace expectations:
- Interns must attend every Spokane Zephyr FC & Spokane Velocity FC home game within their commitment window, + additional pre-game meeting office hours (unless pre-approved absence).
- Sat, May 9
- Sun, May 10
- Sat, May 16
- Sun, May 17
- Sun, May 24
- Sat, June 6
- Sat, June 20
- Wed, June 24
- Wed, July 1
- Wed, July 22
- Sat, July 25
- Sat, Aug 15
- Sat, Aug 22
- Sun, Sep 13
- Sun, Sep 20
- Interns should be motivated to represent the Aequus Sports brand.
- Interns will attend pre-game prep meetings & have regularly scheduled front-office hours.
- Interns will gain experience across multiple fields, but the departments with the highest needs are:
- Soccer Operations
- Equipment Management
- Match Day & Show Assistance
- Marketing and Social Media
- Ticketing & Sales
- Partnerships
- 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 USL Spokane community events.
- Interns may fulfill duties including, but not limited to, gameday setup & teardown, club ambassador, field prep, game themes, general operations, hospitality representatives, stat tracking, fulfillment tracking, digital marketing, and more.
*Specialty Positions:
USL Spokane is also seeking interns for specialty positions, including:
- Photographers:
- Shoot action during home matches for marketing/news purposes
- Videographers:
- Shoot action during home matches for marketing/news purposes
- Live Shots for video board (for more information contact directly)
- News & Content Writer:
- Prepare pre-match materials such as game notes for media and broadcast partners, watch home (in stadium) and away matches (streaming) and submit post-match story
- Fan Engagement and Promotions
- Social Media Specialist
- Media Relations
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.
USL Spokane is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. USL Spokane 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.
