Intern, Game Presentation & Live Events

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 an hour and are expected to work 30 - 40 or more hours 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 February. 
• Interns are expected to work flexible hours that include nights, holidays, and weekends. 

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

Position Overview:

To provide a hard-working, dedicated candidate with an internship opportunity to experience the work environment of the Game Presentation & Live Events team during a full season.  Upon completion of the internship, it is our hope that the knowledge gained is one that provides great value and experience that will support future career endeavors in the sports industry.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• This position will help create a best-in-class fan experience at 49ers home games by aiding with production and event logistics for all 49ers home games and Levi’s Stadium events – which includes but is not limited to credentials, parking, ticketing, radio orders, catering, and all security logistics.
• Serve as an Assistant Field Producer on game days, which includes learning field operations and NFL protocols, assisting with talent arrivals and escorts, and also executing entertainment presentations.
• Work and communicate with other departments, such as Stadium Operations, Community Relations, Partnerships, Security, etc. to ensure the department’s administrative and operational needs are communicated, documented, requested, and fulfilled.
• Oversee the inventorying and distribution of game presentation uniforms, talent apparel, and entertainment props inventory for 49ers games and events.
• Responsible for requesting and setting up gameday spaces, as well as being the primary point of contact for stage and tunnel moves. 
• Conducts research and gathers information for entertainment digital and print publications, such as press releases, magazine prints, and social media graphics.
• Curates media for distribution to talent and internal departments after each home game.
• Assist with crewing and communications for part-time control room staff and entertainment teams (Amp Squad, Gold Rush, Hype Team, Niner Noise, Sourdough Sam, and Touchdown Team).
• Monitor and respond to fan inquiries for the department’s Gameday inbox.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Abilities & Skills:

• Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, while balancing and prioritizing multiple or competing tasks.
• Professionalism in all interactions with fans, partners, 49ers staff members and 49ers players, alumni, executives, coaches and their families.
• Punctuality and accountability are essential for all aspects of an intern role.
• Creative and innovative; the ability to seek alternatives and solutions.
• Ability to create a relationship of trust and loyalty by delivering accessible, efficient, and reliable services and products for all stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Prior experience in a professional sports or large-scale events environment is a plus.

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 travel time expected for the position.