This summer, get drafted by America's leading sports league‌ This is your opportunity to catch a rare glimpse into the NFL’s playbook of business strategies. Learn how the league integrates its rich tradition with innovative approaches to entertain over 120 million fans each week during the season. Headquartered in New York City, the National Football League is an organization designed to support its 32 member clubs on a variety of business, legal and operational matters. NFL Summer Student Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-thescenes learning experience. Though interns will be assigned to work with a specific department, interns will also be able to explore all aspects of the business of professional football through speaker presentations, mentoring relationships and networking opportunities. Program details: Selected applicants are placed within the NFL based on interest, work experience, academic coursework, and the NFL’s business needs. Past assignments at the League Office have included the following departments: Communications & Public Affairs, Community Affairs, Consumer Products, Digital Media, Events, Finance & Accounting, Football Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Audit, International, Legal, Marketing, Media/NFL Network, Officiating and Sponsorship Sales. The summer program runs from Monday, June 5, to Friday, August 4, 2006. The program will require interns to work 5 full days (approximately 40 hours) per week. Interns will receive a stipend of $500 per week. Selection details: Approximately 25 interns will be accepted for the summer program. All prospective interns must be currently enrolled students entering their senior year in an undergraduate program in the fall 2006; current seniors intending to enter a graduate or professional school in the fall 2006; or graduate or law students currently enrolled at and returning to school in the fall 2006.
Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of the internship. Students must be within the United States at the time of the interview process, which will begin in March 2006. First consideration will be given to: undergraduate students with an overall GPA of at least 3.0; graduate students with a GPA of at least 3.3; and law students in the top half of their class. To apply, complete the application form and submit it to nflinternships@nfl.com. Completed applications must be submitted by January 22, 2006. A complete application constitutes the completion and submission of the application form, including the questionnaire and a resume. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested when applicants are selected for interviews. Therefore, if transcript request is typically a lengthy process at your school, please begin the process now. Thank you for your interest in the National Football League. Important Notices: * Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application. The NFL is not able to respond to individual inquiries regarding the internship program. * The internship program is designed as an educational experience for qualified students and does not constitute a contract of employment. Company employee benefits, including but not limited to vacation, sick days, bonus or health and welfare plans are not available to participants in the internship program. * Completion of the application assumes eligibility to work in the United States.