2024 Internship, Fall - Coach Recruitment

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 28 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Purpose of this Internship

The purpose of this internship is to support the operation of the New York Red Bulls, Youth Program, Recruitment Department. The winter into spring season is often the busiest and most exciting time of the year for our Recruitment Department. We use the fall season to improve our processes and innovate ideas which will drive our department forward. Fall is the season in which we employ over 170 youth coaching staff and implement new projects. During the internship, you’ll help in the planning and preparation of coach employment related projects, recruitment, and HR-related operations. You will work closely with Youth Programs, Coach Recruitment Manager alongside our Coach Education Managers, Regional Mangers, and RBNY Academy’s HR department.

Job Description

What you'll learn

• Recruitment process including sourcing and candidate outreach.
• Applicant tracking systems.
• Interviewing techniques
• Compliance and legal aspects
• Communication and relationship building
• Team collaboration and networking

How you’ll learn

• Introduction and onboarding at Red Bull Arena
• Weekly check-ins (in-person)
• Full immersion in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process.
• Hands on experience at recruitment events and staff orientations.

Qualifications

Who you are

• Detail oriented
• Must have a growth mindset
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Interested in recruitment and human relation experience.

Additional Information

• This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.