Intern- D.C. United Brand Marketing Fall 2026 Internship

Gondola; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

D.C. United is looking for a dedicated Brand Marketing Intern for the Fall 2026 internship. You'll gain hands-on experience in event promotion, fan engagement, and marketing fundamentals while working in a hybrid environment.

The internship will involve interactive participation with an intern cohort to enhance your skills, requiring a commitment of up to 25 hours/week. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to adapt to flexible schedules while working on exciting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a current college or graduate student and eligible for internship credit.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with matchday and fan experience support.
• Coordinate administrative support including emails and meetings.
• Work on promotional campaigns alongside Marketing Manager.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Fluent in Spanish (preferred)

Education

Active college or graduate student

Job description

# Intern- D.C. United Brand Marketing Fall 2026 Internship## D.C. United•### @dcunitedPosted on 6/24/2026•Intern## Job DescriptionThe D.C. United Brand Marketing team is looking for talented, hardworking undergraduate and/or graduate students aspiring to enter the professional sports industry to join us as interns for the Fall semester of the 2026 season. D.C. United Brand Marketing Interns will be introduced to the world of marketing with the goal of launching your career within the marketing industry while fulfilling the internship requisite. As a Brand Marketing Intern, you will establish a level of understanding of the different facets of marketing including event promotion, brand awareness and fan engagement, be included in an intern cohort that will work on interdepartmental projects and gain real-life marketing experience.This internship will be completed under a hybrid schedule and be aligned with the DCU Full Time Staffing schedule. Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will be in-person at the D.C. United Offices located at Audi field. The remaining days of the week, excluding any game days or events, will be virtual. The ability to work matches on site is required to be considered for this position.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** (including but not limited to the following):* Attend onboarding/offboarding sessions* Provide matchday and fan experience support* Pursue continued career growth* Willingness to work events both on and offsite* Represent D.C. United in a positive image* Participate in D.C. United Internship Cohort* Provide Administrative support such as department emails and coordinating internal meetings* Assist Marketing Manager and Coordinator with the creation of unique promotional campaigns* Maximum of twenty-five (25) office hours per week from (September – November 2026)* Other duties as assigned**Key qualities include:*** Coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude* Ability to effectively interact with staff and clients* Demonstrate attention to detail* Strong organizational & communication skills* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365* Ability to work flexible schedule inclusive of evenings and weekends* Proficient in Spanish is a plus, but not required* **Must be an active college or graduate student and have the ability to receive credit for the internship**\*\*All candidates must complete a successful background check. \*\*D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.