Jobs & internships
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Marketing Intern
Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
ABOUT
The Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists is a dedicated organization that unites sport leaders and organizations committed to fostering holistic athlete development. We aim to advance knowledge, share best practices, and promote research-driven approaches within the industry.
POSITION OVERVIEW
LOCATION: Remote
TYPE OF ROLE: Internship
DURATION: 1 year
We are seeking a creative and proactive Marketing Intern to support PAADS marketing and communication efforts. This role will involve creating content, managing social media, promoting events, and engaging with supporters to increase visibility and strengthen our community presence across various platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Posting content on the PAADS LinkedIn related to the podcast, newsletter, spotlight, summit, etc
Reposting LinkedIn content from PAADS members and Global Partners related to testimonials, connections, job postings, etc
Identifying athlete development, sports-specific articles, and other related content for the monthly newsletter
Coordinating logistics related to in-person city meetups for PAADS membership
Create a yearly calendar for all touch points with GP
Creating graphics using Canva and other design tools related to PAADS communications and events
Marketing for the certificate program
Summit- Taking photos and posting on social media/ Daily recaps
BENEFITS
Gain hands-on experience in sports science and athlete development research.
Opportunity to contribute to influential industry publications and events.
Network with professionals and thought leaders in the sport and athlete development community.
Flexible work schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a resume and a brief statement of interest to Danielle Burrell at danielle@paads.org.
Research Intern
Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
ABOUT
The Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists is a dedicated organization that unites sport leaders and organizations committed to fostering holistic athlete development. We aim to advance knowledge, share best practices, and promote research-driven approaches within the industry.
POSITION OVERVIEW
LOCATION: Remote
TYPE OF ROLE: Internship
DURATION: 1 year
PAADS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to support our efforts in identifying and curating research-based articles, content, and insights relevant to holistic athlete development. The intern will play a key role in supporting our communication and thought leadership initiatives, including the quarterly newsletter and the upcoming Research Symposium.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive reviews of literature to identify current and relevant research articles, reports, and content related to athlete development, sport psychology, coaching, wellness, and related topics.
Curate and organize research findings to support features in the quarterly PAADS newsletter.
Collaborate with PAADS team members to select impactful research and content for dissemination.
Assist in preparing materials and summaries for the upcoming Research Symposium.
Track emerging trends and notable publications in the field of athlete development.
Support other research-related projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of excellent written communication skills is required
Applicants should emphasize prior experience with social scientific research (e.g., research methods classes, working in a lab, presenting at conferences, publishing research)
Preference will be given to applicants currently working with a research supervisor in a lab or some other research capacity
BENEFITS
Gain hands-on experience in sports science and athlete development research.
Opportunity to contribute to influential industry publications and events.
Network with professionals and thought leaders in the sport and athlete development community.
Flexible work schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a resume and a brief statement of interest to Danielle Burrell at danielle@paads.org.