Intern, Equipment (Seasonal)

Description

About Us: Miami is the future—a hyperglobal, yet local community fueled by intersection and interconnection. It stands at the gateway of the Americas and welcomes millions from around the world, creating an energy and culture unlike anywhere else on the planet. Some of us are born and raised here. Some of us came long ago and were embraced like family. And still, others have just arrived. But we all, at heart, share the same qualities: courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to our community, and a passion for the joy of life.  

We fly in the face of conventional thinking and take pride in disrupting the status quo. We are here to change the game.  

Inter Miami CF will celebrate all that makes Miami extraordinary. We will be multilingual and omnicultural. We will harness the city’s great history and unmatched culture to create new traditions, rituals, and symbols that are admired around the world. We will bring world class fu´tbol to this world class city, once and for all. Fu´tbol that is as creative, exciting, unique, and multicultural as we are. Fu´tbol that makes people everywhere wish they could be here.  

Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami is the 25th Major League Soccer franchise and began play in 2020. For more information, please visit us at www.intermiamicf.com. 

Position Summary: Inter Miami CF is seeking highly motivated individuals capable of assisting in the operation of the Club’s equipment management team. This intern will work under the close supervision of the MLS Equipment Manager assisting on a variety of critical activities to support the team. Equipment Management Interns will have the opportunity to gain practical and valuable learning experiences in a variety of roles, broadening their knowledge of all the facets of equipment operations.  This position will be a one-year seasonal paid internship.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Gain an understanding of academy equipment teams operational tasks including equipment preparation, field layout and cleanup for home and away matches. 
• Acquire skills in special assignments including but not limited to inventory/warehouse management, product forecasting and data analysis. 
• Learn thermal label making and heat press applications. 
• Gain experience in prepping and maintain organized, clean equipment and boot rooms. 
• Support in logistics of any practice and game day preparation and execution needs such as logging, notifying, or addressing player or staff requests for equipment, supplies, or facility needs/issues. 
• Assist staff with various administrative tasks such as inventory, storage, and distribution. 
• Gain experience in building soccer goals, shelving units, replacing nets, and any other duties that are deemed necessary within the basic guidelines of being an Equipment Manager. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Applicants should be recent graduates or working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an interest in working in sports. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish/Portuguese a plus. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. 
• Maintain highest level of professionalism and confidentiality within a pro-team environment is required. 
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have a strong sense of accountability. 
• Possess a positive, outgoing, engaging and professional personality. 
• Strong understanding and passion for the sport of soccer is preferred. 
• Ability to work nontraditional hours in nontraditional settings, including holidays, nights and weekends. 

All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check. 

Equal Opportunity Statement  

Inter Miami CF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.