Intern, Business Strategy

Internship Program Overview:

The San Francisco 49ers offer full-time, paid internships for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in professional sports while exploring careers within the National Football League. Our program is designed to allows participants to contribute directly to the organization’s success while applying the knowledge learned in the classroom.

Interns are embedded within a specific department while also having opportunities to explore the broader organization through group networking events, training sessions, and one-on-one meetings with leaders across the club. Each intern is supported by a mentor and team and contributes to a project that builds skills and professional confidence.

At the 49ers, we value collaboration, adaptability, integrity, and strong communication. We’re committed to creating a supportive environment where interns can learn, share ideas, and grow. Our goal is to deliver a positive, impactful experience that inspires “fans for life” and prepares interns for future success in sports and beyond.

General Internship details and expectations:

• Our interns are paid $19.00 per hour and are expected to work 30-40 hours or more per week during the internship period. 
• Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship and be mostly onsite (no remote internships are available), which runs from mid-July through the end of February. 
• Interns are expected to work flexible hours that include nights, holidays, and weekends. 
• Interns to provide their own housing and transportation

Important dates: 

• Monday, January 5, 2026 - Applications close 
• Monday, July 6, 2026 - First day of the internship program
• Friday, February 26, 2027 - Last day of the internship program

The San Francisco 49ers are looking for an individual to focus on improving business performance and fan experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-performing work environment. You will support strategy and analytics initiatives by doing research, building Excel models, analyzing our data warehouse, and preparing presentations. You will gain broad exposure to a variety of different functional areas within the 49ers organization.

This position is based in Levi’s Stadium and reports to the Senior Analyst of Business Strategy & Analytics. This opportunity will allow the candidate to experience working in the business operations of one of the biggest sports brands in the world, and have the chance to propose new ideas and implement process improvements. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Supports cross-functional projects focused on improving business efficiency and fan experience..
• Assists with coordinating projects across 49ers internal & affiliated businesses (Fanatics, Levy Restaurants, etc.). 
• Assists with building and updating detailed financial and analytical models to further business performance and deal negotiation.
• Supports analysis of large data sets to identify actionable insights about 49ers fans and business.
• Assists with creating high quality data visualizations for use by the organization and leadership.
• Synthesizes insights into clear presentations to support leadership discussions..
• Assists with development and presenting recommendations to internal team members and when appropriate, external client partners
• Supports event day functions, including real-time fan feedback operations.
• Conducts sports and entertainment industry research, including (but not limited to) teams, venues, competitors, trends, client prospects, current events, and emerging partnership categories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities & Skills:

• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong oral communication skills and professionalism in all interactions with fans, staff, executives, team members, and corporate partners.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with proven ability to learn new skills.
• Team player, willing to contribute to ad hoc projects.

Education and Experience:

• Recent graduate or current college student majoring in Business, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Must be willing to work event days, including weekends, as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and 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.

This position requires the ability to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Travel:

0% of local travel time expected for the position.