The Washington Commanders Military Engagement & Marketing Internship is a seasonal position with the Washington Commanders from July 2025 to March 2026. This position will have the opportunity to assist in executing various NFL Salute to Service events throughout the season and support the department with a variety of tasks including but not limited to those listed below.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Assist with the planning, logistics, and implementation of military engagement events, to include but not limited to Military Appreciation Day at Training Camp, on base activations, and Salute to Service month programming.
· Plan and manage season long USO Club activation at Northwest stadium, to include vendor credentialing, gameday set up and breakdown, and entry table support.
· Manage gameday ticket distribution, field passes, and stadium military guest escort duties.
· Provide essential gameday support for Salute to Service game, to include but not limited to VIP greeting/escort, credential. submission and distribution, gameday ticket distribution, VIP suite host, in game honoree credentialing and escort, etc.
· Track and respond to email inquiries and requests.
· Maintain giveaway and autographed merchandise inventory.
· Manage raffled/auctioned ticket program and distribution.
· Support the Marketing and Youth Football departments as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Highly organized, thoughtful, and reliable
· Detail-oriented and strong organization and project management skills
· Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
· Team player with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Identifies and resolves problems in an effective and timely manner
· Demonstrates ability to make decisions based on the best interests of the organization, staff, and guests
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university or college.
· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and Internet software.
· Must be available to work all Commanders gamedays, varied days and hours, on weekends and in the summer heat.
· Familiarity with military structure and the local DMV military and veteran community preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.