Community Development Intern - MLS

JOB TITLE: Community Development InternDEPARTMENT: Community                                                                       REPORTING TO: Director, Community DevelopmentLOCATION: New York, NY COMPENSATION: $17/ hour, 30 hours per week
 **This is a season long internship and is expected to start in February and conclude at the end of the 2026 MLS season.*POSITION OVERVIEW:  
 The Community Development Intern is responsible for supporting the team with the execution of short-term projects and daily activities. The areas of concentration include but are not limited to: events planning, monitoring and evaluation, resource generation, presentations and research. Great opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the nonprofit and social responsibility sectors, and youth programs aimed at promoting healthy living, STEM and leadership development. This internship program will run from mid-February to November 2026.
 
 WHAT YOU’LL DO: Support with planning and coordination of community events including soccer festivals, fundraising events, employee volunteering;

• Support with the monitoring and evaluation of all community programs including delivery of pre and post surveys, analysis of data and presentation of reports;
• Support employee volunteering events by helping with volunteer recruitment, day of orientation and post surveys;
• Develop articles for Monthly Employee Volunteer Newsletter;
• Support Bi-Weekly Community meetings and send meeting notes out afterwards;
• Manage donation requests and auction platform including collection of memorabilia, promotion of offers and fulfillment;
• Assist with the development of donor database for City in the Community Foundation;
• Assist with pre-match and match day duties at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field;
• Assist with program and young leader training presentations;
• Assist with mailings, filing, and special projects as needed;
• Provide research on new initiatives, grant sources, potential donors, strategic partners and sponsors;
• Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:* Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Analytical, with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work match days and Saturday evenings

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary

 WHAT WE OFFER:* Four complimentary tickets to every NYCFC home match

• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

 NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW: At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.  

New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs. 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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