REPORTS TO:

Elite Education Director

EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Elite Education Director, this externship will provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the Elite Education Department to include presentation coordination, development, communications and administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Education Director in identifying potential distribution channels
• Assist in the creation of presentations to RTP athletes, junior athletes, coaches, NGBs and those involved in the Olympic and Paralympic movement
• Contribute to the development of Elite Education content
• As directed, other office support functions including compiling and formatting USADA presentation materials, prepare shipments and mailings, and tracking inventory
• Work on special projects as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Valuable experience working in a dynamic, diverse and creative environment
• Close interactions with the Education Director and opportunity to build professional network
• Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Externs interest and goals
• Have an ongoing mentor after the externship program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Obtaining a Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation

COMPENSATION AND TERMS:

The Elite Education Extern position is a paid externship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with flexibility around athlete presentations. The internship is 20-40 hours per week.

REPORTS TO:

Chief Operating Officer

EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support for the Chief Executive Officer of USADA in daily tasks, organization, conducting research, preparing documents, and other tasks as assigned.

OBJECTIVES:

With this internship, you will gain a mentor, work closely with the executive team in assisting in administrative tasks, support the CEO in daily operations while also having the ability to complete a resume building project based on your interests and goals in coordination with leadership at USADA, and learn about the rules and regulations related to anti-doping in sport.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Personable and good customer service
• Strong record of academic achievement
• Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion among internal and external constituents
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Ability to multitask and to work accurately under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to perform in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Moderate proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation
• Previous experience in sport is preferred, but not required

CORE COMPETENCIES

CEO SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement tasks and projects related to the office of the CEO
• Facilitate and complete detail-oriented tasks
• Adhere to policies and procedures set by the organization
• Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Manage CEO calendar and meetings
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, and itineraries
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations ahead of meetings and events
• Conduct research, compile data, and assist in preparing brief and summaries as needed
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings and events of the CEO
• Perform general office duties and other tasks as needed and assigned

RESEARCH – Science & Data Project:

• Scientific and factual research in connection with preparation of briefs, policies, and other projects
• Effectively summarize and apply research to particular emergent technology and biotechnology science research projects
• Utilize data analysis principles to special projects as assigned

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT:

Manage multiple assignments and effectively prioritize to meet deadlines.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION SKILLS:

• Articulates thoughts, ideas, and objectives clearly and concisely
• Use oral and written communication skills effectively and appropriately
• Respond to organizational needs effectively and on a timely basis
• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

TERMS:

• One internship is available for Summer 2024, from mid-May through late July
• This is a paid internship $15/hour
• General hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

REPORTS TO:

Elite Education Director

EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Elite Education Director, this internship will provide a hands-on opportunity to assist the Elite Education Department to include presentation coordination, development, communications and administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Education Director in identifying potential distribution channels
• Assist in the creation of presentations to RTP athletes, junior athletes, coaches, NGBs and those involved in the Olympic and Paralympic movement
• Contribute to the development of Elite Education content
• As directed, other office support functions including compiling and formatting USADA presentation materials, prepare shipments and mailings, and tracking inventory
• Work on special projects as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Valuable experience working in a dynamic, diverse and creative environment
• Close interactions with the Education Director and opportunity to build professional network
• Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Interns interest and goals
• Have an ongoing mentor after the internship program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Obtaining a Bachelor or Masters degree in a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation

COMPENSATION AND TERMS:

The Elite Education Intern position is a paid internship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with flexibility around athlete presentations. The internship is 20-40 hours per week.

REPORTS TO:

Olympic & Paralympic Counsel

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing support for investigation and prosecution of anti-doping rule violations and contributing to development of internal policies and procedures by conducting research, preparing documents, and other tasks as assigned.  

OBJECTIVES:

With this internship, you will gain a mentor, have the ability to complete a resume building project based on your interests and goals in coordination with supervising staff at USADA, and learn about the rules and regulations related to anti-doping in sport. 

TERMS:

• One internship is available for Summer 2024, from mid-May through mid-August
• Applications are due by February 9. Please send applications to Muriel Ossip, Legal Assistant, at mossip@USADA.org
• This is a paid internship $15/hour and allows school credit
• General hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 1L applicants must supplement applications with complete fall semester grades once available

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed your first or second year of law school
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong record of academic achievement
• Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among internal and external constituents
• Ability to work with various levels of management
• Ability to multitask and to work accurately under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to perform in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Moderate proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to work in athletics and sport after graduation
• Previous experience in sport is preferred, but not required

If you have questions or wish to learn more about the position, please contact Spencer Crowell, USADA’s Olympic and Paralympic Counsel, at scrowell@USADA.org.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Operations and Special Projects

EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Director of Operations and Special Projects, this externship will provide a hands-on opportunity with the execution of a gold standard anti-doping program to include operations administration, logistics, training & development, and cross department collaboration with the wider organization, in particular other Operations teams (Olympic/Paralympic, Client Services & UFC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the DCO Operations team in monitoring and triaging e-mails/phone calls from Doping Control Officers on DCO Ops related issues, such as supply requests
• Assist in shipping & logistics, working under direction with USADA’s external shipping supplier
• Assist in the planning and logistics for DCO Committee meetings, Regional Team Leader meetings, DCO Conference, and other meetings, as required
• Support the internal DCO Operations team in maintaining a strong connection and support system to USADA’s field team
• Contribute to the development and updating of DCO Operations standard operating procedures
• As directed, other office support functions to the Operations team
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned to support our DCO Operations team

BENEFITS:

• Valuable experience working in a dynamic, diverse and creative environment
• Close interactions with the Director of Operations and Special Projects and opportunity to build professional network
• Play a role in ensuring the integrity of sport at the highest level
• Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Externs interest and goals
• Have an ongoing mentor after the externship program
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among internal and external parties Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in athletics and sport

COMPENSATION AND TERMS:

The DCO Operations Extern position is a paid externship and allows for school credit. General hours are Monday – Friday, with possibility of some weekend work if desired. The externship is 20-40 hours per week.

REPORTS TO:

Special Advisor, Science, Research and Drug Reference

EXTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Responsible for completing a summer project as defined by USADA. Intern will also help to provide support for drug reference and supplement enquiries, the maintenance of databases and contributing to development of internal policies and procedures by conducting research, preparing documents, and other tasks as assigned. The intern will be expected to participate in team meetings as well as USADA’s onboarding education program, and may be asked to participate in in-person activities.  

OBJECTIVES:

With this internship, you will gain a mentor, have the ability to complete a resume building project based on your interests and goals in coordination with supervising staff at USADA, and learn about the rules and regulations related to anti-doping in sport. 

TERMS:

• One internship is available for Summer 2023, from mid-May through mid-August
• Please send applications to Tammy Hanson @ thanson@usada.org
• This is a paid internship $14-18/hour and allows school credit

BENEFITS:

• Valuable experience working in a dynamic, diverse and creative environment
• Close interactions with the Chief Science Officer and Director of Science and opportunity to build professional network
• Play a role in ensuring the integrity of sport at the highest level
• Opportunity to complete a resume building project based on Externs interest and goals
• Have an ongoing mentor after the externship program
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Independent, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion among internal and external parties Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Desire to work in athletics and sport