Denise DeBartolo York Fellow

At the San Francisco 49ers, our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful moments that inspire and connect. Whether it’s on the field, in the community, or behind the scenes, we’re united by the belief that the work we do has the power to bring people together and leave a lasting impact.

Success here takes more than passion; it’s about bringing your best to every challenge. We thrive by balancing priorities with precision, making thoughtful decisions in fast-paced environments, and always looking ahead to what’s next. Our team is built on core competencies that shape how we work: adaptability, integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Together, these qualities fuel our ability to deliver world-class experiences for our fans, partners, and community.

If you’re excited about being part of a supportive team where you can develop your skills, share your ideas, and help make a difference, we’d love to have you join us.

The Denise DeBartolo York Fellowship celebrates Mrs. York's legacy and cultivates a talent pipeline into professional sports. The Fellowship is awarded annually to a college graduate who demonstrates the qualities of Mrs. York and the San Francisco 49ers: leadership, integrity, concern for the community, and demonstrable commitment to supporting and/or inclusive initiatives. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Denise DeBartolo York has had a long and distinguished business and professional sports career. Mrs. York is the owner and co-chairman of the five-time world-champion San Francisco 49ers. Earlier in her career, Mrs. York served as president of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Under her leadership, the Penguins were revitalized and transformed into a Stanley Cup-winning team. Mrs. York has been named by Forbes Magazine as one of the most powerful women in sports.

The fellowship is designed to give a college graduate a well-rounded foundation in the business of a professional sports team. The 12-month full-time program consists of approximately 4 three-month rotations across various business departments, allowing the fellow to see the inner workings of the front office; potential rotations may include Corporate Partnerships, Business Strategy & Analytics, and Stadium Operations. To maintain continuity, the fellow will work with the People Operations department to support them through all rotations. In addition, the fellow will be assigned an executive mentor to support their growth.

Timeline:

• Applications open: Monday, March 2, 2026
• Applications close: Monday, March 30, 2026
• Program begins: Monday, July 6, 2026
• Program ends: Friday, June 25, 2027

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Accurate, efficient, and timely execution of tasks
• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills; work effectively with all personalities; positive attitude with customers, vendors, colleagues, and supervisors
• Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Effective time management and prioritization skills; punctual and professional
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficient with various MS applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This position works on-site 80% of the time.

Travel:

0% of travel time expected for the position.

Compensation:

$20.00/hr

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or able-status.