[Hiring] Digital Services UWEP Internship @USL League Office

Role Description

Under the direction of the USL Digital Services team, the Digital Services UWEP supports the digital department by ensuring an overall positive user experience and user interface for 7 league websites and the 70+ club sites within the USL Digital Network. The Participant will assume an integral role in the placement of content for all league sites as well as the enforcement of league guidelines across the network.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the monitoring of club websites to ensure compliance with league guidelines.
• Work alongside the Digital Services team to generate and organize statistical, team and player-specific pages within the USL website platform.
• Activate sponsors and digital campaigns on the USL Digital Network on behalf of partners. Also, identify opportunities for further partner integration on the websites and apps.
• Update internal website pages with roster, schedule, and information changes.
• Assist with the communication of player, team and match information to the league’s Official Data Provider.
• Execute on-page and on-site SEO best practices as directed.
• Develop ideas for content and layout on the official sites of USL League Two and USL Youth.
• Act in a quality assurance role to ensure a uniform display and maintain functionality.
• Utilize HTML and CSS to create page elements for league sites.
• Work with other areas of the business – communications, marketing, analytics etc. – to accomplish their web goals.
• Assist other departments and operational areas as requested to provide a well-rounded overview of working in sports.

Qualifications

• Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college course credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn.
• Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• While completing the USL Work Experience Program remotely, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.

Company Description

The United Soccer League (USL) is shaping the future of American soccer through the largest connected soccer ecosystem in the United States. With a presence in more than 200 communities nationwide, the USL unites every level of the game — from youth development to Division One professional competition — across both men’s and women’s pathways.

Rooted in community and driven by a bold vision, the USL is turning local passion into nationwide momentum by giving every fan a home, every player a pathway, and every community a place in American soccer’s exciting next chapter.

United for Soccer.