GCSC Community Programming Intern - Summer 2026

GCSC Community Programming Intern – Summer 2026

NOTE : Application deadline is 11 : 59pm on February 13, 2026. The posting says February 14th, but Teamwork closes the job at 12 : 01am on the 14th!

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events.

GCSC supports the local economy, utilizes sports as a vehicle to forward community agendas and maintains a goal of producing events that are more successful when held in Cleveland than in other cities.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hiring for our Summer Internship Program that runs from May 12 - August 5th, 2026.

As GCSC Community Programming Intern , you will :

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s Youth Education through Sports (YES) program
• Assist full-time staff with on-site management of youth and community programming.
• Attend on-site walkthroughs and planning meetings.
• Assist with research and outreach to community organizations.
• Aid in the planning and logistics for future hosted events.

2026 YES programs

2026 USAW U20 & U23 Nationals - May 27 - May 31

Other Duties Include :

Requirements :

Ability to view computer monitors

Ways you will benefit :

Due to the nature of the organization, our projects and events are rarely the same year over year; the internship experience depends entirely on the current happenings of GCSC.

Work Hours : Intern work hours are based upon individual schedules and interns will work and be paid for up to 20 hours per week, M-F  between 9am - 5pm. If the student is receiving college credit for the internship, the college or university can help define work hours for the student, up to 20 hours per week. During events, additional hours and weekend times are expected.

Compensation : Greater Cleveland Sports Commission interns will be paid $13 / hour (minus required withholdings) for their time and services, up to 20 hours per week. Interns are paid biweekly.

Flexibility : Remote work options are anticipated for staff and interns on select days during this time. Candidates are asked to be flexible in their ability to work both remotely, in-person at our office in Downtown Cleveland, and on-site at events or meetings throughout the summer. From a scheduling perspective, interns should expect a minimum of 2 days a week where they will need to work in-person.

Transportation and Parking : Transportation and parking are not provided by GCSC. However, if an intern chooses to accept a parking spot in a covered garage in Downtown Cleveland, GCSC will take on a portion of that monthly cost. Interns will be responsible for the other portion on a monthly basis. Interns may also use the RTA system (the central station is located in Tower City). RTA schedules and routes can be found at www.riderta.com . Additional parking options are made available at the intern’s expense.

Supervision : The Event Operations Manager will serve as the supervisor for the internship program. However, most day-to-day activities will be assigned and monitored by other staff members. Interns must be able to establish close working relationships with the entire GCSC staff. A general respect both for and from the intern is expected and required.

As the Community Programming Intern, you will report directly to the Director of Programming & Events.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every voice matters. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.