Working in the world of professional sports can be an exciting and rewarding journey. In 2021 Chicago House A.C. began our own journey with the mission of bringing soccer with a social conscience to Chicago. 

House is looking for interns who want to gain valuable experience, working with professionals who have worked at the highest levels of professional soccer including - U.S. Soccer, MLS, USL Championship, USL1, NWSL and others.  All internships are unpaid, but the club is willing to work with students to make certain that they can meet all the requirements of their school in order to receive credit if desired.

All internships will be remote, with the exception of game day responsibilities and player appearances or special team events.  Interns are encouraged to attend and participate in weekly Zoom staff meetings and will be assigned to a staff member who will oversee their work, meet one-on-one as needed with the student and/or their university advisor and serve as a mentor throughout the internship. Interns will have the opportunity to work with all staff and will be included in all team activities.

Equipment Manager Intern: 

Equipment Manager Intern Responsibilities:

• Assist the coaching staff in maintaining equipment at training sessions and on game days

  • Men’s 1st team - February thru November

  • Women’s 1st team - May - July

• Help with set-up and take down at training sessions

• Do laundry after each training session and home match

• Other duties may be assigned, as needed

Summary: The equipment manager will report to the head coach, with a goal of providing support to run efficient training sessions.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a college or university undergraduate program, or a recent graduate/graduate student.

• Strong knowledge of the rules and regulations of soccer and a passion for the game.

• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

• Ability to drive yourself to and from trainings and games.

Timeframe and time commitment: We have two positions open - one for our men’s 1st team and the second for our women’s 1st team. Immediate start for our men’s team with a start date of May 2025 for our women’s team. There are no set hours, hours will be determined on a weekly basis to fill the needs of the team.

Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@chicagohouseac.com

Working in the world of professional sports can be an exciting and rewarding journey. In 2021 Chicago House A.C. began our own journey with the mission of bringing soccer with a social conscience to Chicago. 

House is looking for interns who want to gain valuable experience, working with professionals who have worked at the highest levels of professional soccer including - U.S. Soccer, MLS, USL Championship, USL1, NWSL and others.  All internships are unpaid, but the club is willing to work with students to make certain that they can meet all the requirements of their school in order to receive credit if desired.

All internships will be remote, with the exception of game day responsibilities and player appearances or special team events.  Interns are encouraged to attend and participate in weekly Zoom staff meetings and will be assigned to a staff member who will oversee their work, meet one-on-one as needed with the student and/or their university advisor and serve as a mentor throughout the internship. Interns will have the opportunity to work with all staff and will be included in all team activities.

Operations Intern: 

Operations Intern responsibilities assisting COO with:

• Stadium Operations

  • Operational relationship with venue for games and training 

• All aspects of in-game experience including:

  • Promotions

  • Giveaways

  • Halftime entertainment

  • Pre-game and post-game activities

  • Audio and visual activities

  • Managing operational staffing needs and serving as liaison to all game day operational entities

• Coordinating with COO on creation and maintenance of operational publications and policies such as inclement weather policies, emergency medical response plans, heat management plans, visiting team and official’s guide

• Executing fulfillment of all sponsorship elements including stadium signage, advertising and promotions.

• Additional responsibilities include assisting COO with creating, distributing, and managing credentials and parking passes for games and developing and managing game operations

  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer work force responsible for assisting in game operations department

• Other duties may be assigned, as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a college or university undergraduate program, or a recent graduate/graduate student.

• Experience in the sports industry preferred, preferably in operations and/or marketing. 

• Proficiency with event management is necessary.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20lbs, and be on your feet for several hours, reasonable accommodations will be made

• This position requires a strong work ethic, problem solving skills, the ability to work well as a part of a team and a can-do attitude

Timeframe and time commitment: Men’s season is February - November. Women’s season is from May - July. There are no set hours, hours will be determined on a weekly basis to fill the needs of the various teams and events.

Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@chicagohouseac.com

Working in the world of professional sports can be an exciting and rewarding journey. In 2021 Chicago House A.C. began our own journey with the mission of bringing soccer with a social conscience to Chicago. 

House is looking for interns who want to gain valuable experience, working with professionals who have worked at the highest levels of professional soccer including - U.S. Soccer, MLS, USL Championship, USL1, NWSL and others.  All internships are unpaid, but the club is willing to work with students to make certain that they can meet all the requirements of their school in order to receive credit if desired.

All internships will be remote, with the exception of game day responsibilities and player appearances or special team events.  Interns are encouraged to attend and participate in weekly Zoom staff meetings and will be assigned to a staff member who will oversee their work, meet one-on-one as needed with the student and/or their university advisor and serve as a mentor throughout the internship. Interns will have the opportunity to work with all staff and will be included in all team activities.

Marketing/Social Media Internship: 

We are looking for sharp interns who can operate independently to assist in completing tasks remotely for all 6 of our platforms - men’s 1st team, women’s 1st team, men’s U23 team, women’s U23 team, youth academy, and futsal academy. These tasks may include but are not limited to creating graphics, managing social media accounts, writing website copy, and offering creative feedback on marketing materials. You will be collaborating with our Creative Director and our COO to carry out your tasks.

Internship Description:

· This is an EXPERIENCE-BUILDING-ONLY internship.

· The internship is fundamentally a social media, creative, and writing position, and a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience in marketing and media in the sports world.

Responsibilities:

· Creating graphics

· Manage and oversee social media content

· Draft website/social media copy and other written materials

· Help develop and implement social media strategies

· General administrative assistance

· Participate in virtual or phone meetings

· Perform research and creative ideation

· Provide constructive feedback

Qualifications:

· You are a creative person who can contribute great ideas and offer good feedback.

· You have a keen understanding of different social media platforms.

· You have strong writing skills that rarely need to be edited or supervised.

· You are a team player, take directions well, and do well with independent work.

· Have some experience with Canva or creating graphics (or are willing to learn).

Benefits:

· You will gain significant experience working in the soccer industry with the House.

· You will be a valuable part of our team and be heavily involved in managing social media accounts.

· This is an EXPERIENCE-BUILDING-ONLY internship.

· We offer recommendation letters for students. Especially during these times, this is a great work opportunity to continue to build your resume from the safety of your home.

Timeframe and time commitment: This is year-round internship. There are no set hours, but we anticipate that interns will put in approximately 10-12 hours per week between meetings, games, activities and independent work.

Apply: Please send a cover letter, two writing samples and resume to info@chicagohouseac.com