What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spokane Velocity FC Internship - Fall 2026 position at Aequus Sports?
Aequus Sports, LLC (Spokane Velocity FC) is looking for multiple FOR CREDIT ONLY interns in the Fall of 2026 (unpaid). Candidates must be current college students enrolled for internship credits and be able to dedicate 10-20 hours per week to the internship (including every home game), with flexible front office scheduling around their academic commitments. At Aequus Sports, we know the importance and impact an internship can have academically and in future career opportunities. Within our organization, there are multiple fields and areas in which students can gain real work experience to grow their understanding of their field of study.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential skills for this position. The successful candidate should be dependable, have reliable transportation, be able to handle multiple tasks and work long hours (evenings, weekends & holidays included). Interns will experience professional sports through multiple departments of the Aequus Sports organization.
Available roles
Available roles
- Soccer Operations (1)
- Assist Operations Coordinator in office
- Instruct/manage ball retrievers throughout matches
- Set up/take down of scorer's table, and aid in walkout items pre/post-match
- Assist match officials on gamedays, escort them to and from car, help with security of officials
- Assist staff with internal operations at club
- Marketing - PR/Writing (1)
- Assist the PR team in writing match previews and post-match press releases
- Help conduct post-match team & media interviews
- Assist in brainstorming new ways to get in front of new fans via news broadcast, podcasts, etc.
- Merchandise (1)
- Support set up of merchandise booth on match days
- Help maintain and manage inventory
- Ticketing & Sales (1-2)
- Prospecting & research
- Lead Generation
- Outbound sales support
- Gameday sales assistance
- Gameday experience assistance - Seat location, on-field experiences, Kid Zone support
Commitments
Time: Interns must commit to a minimum 3 month window and be available to work ALL game days from August - November 2026 (some exceptions may apply depending on school schedule and prior written notice of an approved absence).
Time: Interns must commit to a minimum 3 month window and be available to work ALL game days from August - November 2026 (some exceptions may apply depending on school schedule and prior written notice of an approved absence).
- Fall 2026 Internship timeline
- Applications Open: July 1, 2026
- Phone screens: Ongoing
- Applications Close: Sep 9, 2026
- Assessment Process: Ongoing
- Official Acceptance: by Sep 15, 2026
- Onboarding & Start: ASAP
Workplace expectations:
- Interns must attend every Spokane Velocity FC home game (listed below) within their commitment window, additional pre-game meeting office hours (unless pre-approved absence).
- Sun, Sep 20
- Sat, Oct 3
- Sat, Oct 17
- Play-offs: TBD
- Interns should be motivated to represent the Aequus Sports brand.
- Interns will attend pre-game prep meetings & have regularly scheduled front-office hours.
- All interns must complete a background check and sign a Confidentiality Agreement for Aequus Sports properties.
- Most Common Studies & Majors of Interns (not all listed):
- Sports Management
- Marketing
- Event Planning
- Communications
- Journalism
- Photography/Videography
- Graphic Designers
- Business
- Finance
- Theatre Production
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Interns may have additional opportunities to assist in Aequus Sports community events.
- Interns may fulfill additional duties outside of what is listed based on the dynamic nature of professional sports.
Desired Qualifications:
- All majors related to Sports, Production, Business, Sales, and Communications are welcome to apply.
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills and telephone etiquette.
- Ability to stay organized, work independently, multi-task, and handle a variety of projects.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Requirements for consideration:
- College-applicable internship credits
- Reliable transportation to One Spokane Stadium and front office in Downtown Spokane.
Aequus Sports is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Aequus Sports provides a work environment for employees that is free from unlawful discrimination. All employment-related decisions including hiring are made without consideration of an employee’s race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, use of a trained service animal or dog guide, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.
For questions, please contact us at hr@uslspokane.com.