USA Water Polo

USA Water Polo

Events & Customer Service Internship

USA Water Polo - Intern
Irvine · CA
Event Management: Event Operations/Management
This is an unpaid internship and to participate you must be enrolled in an accredited college/university and able to receive course credit for your participation. There may be additional event opportunities for paid hours. Work will be both remote & in-person (Irvine, California)

Work Schedule: Between 10-20 hours per week, occasional weekend events

Flexible Start Date: December/January 

Candidate should possess:
  • Ability to help with event-related tasks; occasionally physical or laborious
  • Team player who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize to effectively meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organization/multi-tasking skills and detail-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Google Drive, Adobe)
  • Ability to be a self-starter--proactive and flexible
  • Own transportation & living arrangements for the location hired
  • Water Polo Knowledge is preferred but not required
  • Experience in customer service is a plus


Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Support the Events Department with various on-site projects 
  • Assist with inquiries regarding USAWP programs, services, and online support
  • Assist with on-site event set up and tear-down for events
  • Help with in-office preparation for events
  • Administrative duties (filing, organizing, copying, data entry, etc.)


USAWP 2024 Winter/Spring Event Schedule (subject to change):
  • Dare to Dream, San Diego, CA - January 17 - 19, 2025
  • National League Weekend, Southern California - February, 2025
  • National League Weekend, Southern California - March, 2025
  • National League Championship, Walnut, CA - April 25 - 27, 2025
  • Men’s Senior Nationals, San Diego, CA - May 16-18, 2025

* Background in membership, non-profit work, sports administration & communications a plus!

Strongly encourage applicants residing in Orange County, CA

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.

Job Questions:

  1. Are you familiar with the sport of Water Polo? If yes, please provide your background with the sport.

  2. Will you be living in Southern California for the duration of the internship?