Event Operations Internship – Fall 2025
MetLife Stadium
Internship
On-site
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Event Operations, Arenas, Stadiums, Event Venues
MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ
Unpaid | Academic Credit Optional | In-Person | Part-Time (2 days/week + events)
Unpaid | Academic Credit Optional | In-Person | Part-Time (2 days/week + events)
About the Internship:
MetLife Stadium — home of the New York Giants and New York Jets — is offering an immersive Event Operations Internship for the Fall 2025 semester. This unpaid position is ideal for college juniors or seniors (as of September 2025) or post-graduate students interested in sports and entertainment operations.
MetLife Stadium — home of the New York Giants and New York Jets — is offering an immersive Event Operations Internship for the Fall 2025 semester. This unpaid position is ideal for college juniors or seniors (as of September 2025) or post-graduate students interested in sports and entertainment operations.
Internship Dates:
September 2025 through the end of the NFL season
(2 days per week + scheduled stadium events)
September 2025 through the end of the NFL season
(2 days per week + scheduled stadium events)
What You’ll Learn:
This internship will provide hands-on experience with large-scale event planning and execution at a world-class venue. Interns will gain valuable insight into:
This internship will provide hands-on experience with large-scale event planning and execution at a world-class venue. Interns will gain valuable insight into:
- Real-time decision-making, rapid communication, and operations coordination
- The detailed planning and logistics involved in staging major events
- Collaboration with multiple departments to ensure event-day success
- Balancing event execution with ongoing building operations and maintenance
- Pre-event preparation and post-event debriefing procedures
Responsibilities:
Interns will work closely with the Event Operations Team and interact with a variety of internal departments. Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Assist with pre- and post-event setup and breakdown
- Collaborate with departments such as Ticketing, Guest Services, Fleet Operations, Site Operations, Field Operations, and Warehouse
- Support sponsor activations, promotions, and in-event logistics
- Shadow staff on event days to understand operational workflows
- Learn how event plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed
- Observe vendor/contractor coordination during live events
- Assist with general administrative and event-related tasks as needed
What We're Looking For:
- Currently enrolled undergraduate junior/senior (as of September 2025) or post-graduate student
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication skills (verbal and written)
- Prior experience in a professional setting preferred
- Interest in sports, live events, or facility operations
- Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
- Willingness to follow stadium policies and procedures
Schedule:
This internship includes weekday office hours (2 days/week) plus stadium events, which may occur on evenings, weekends, and holidays. A work schedule will be shared at least one week in advance.
Additional Info:
This internship includes weekday office hours (2 days/week) plus stadium events, which may occur on evenings, weekends, and holidays. A work schedule will be shared at least one week in advance.
Additional Info:
- Unpaid internship
- Academic credit is optional and can be arranged through your university
- We offer feedback, evaluations, and weekly progress reports as required by academic programs
- On-site internship (no remote option)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
MetLife Stadium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
MetLife Stadium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the Event Operations Internship.
Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the Event Operations Internship.