2024 - Emerging Talent Program - Team Operations

Job Title:             Team Operations Intern                                Department:  Team Operations

Reports To:         Director of Team Operations                       Status: Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are offering full-time, paid internships to highly motivated and committed graduates wishing to build upon their college education with practical professional experience in the fast-paced, results-driven world of the National Football League.

Participants are given the unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unparalleled, behind-the-scenes learning experience. The program is comprised of a comprehensive and flexible strategy that allows recent graduates to build upon their educational foundation in order to define, evaluate and achieve a variety of career-related objectives.

Interns are placed within a specific department and encouraged to explore all aspects of the business of professional football through various outreach programs, networking events, and via our Internship Learning Series. Interns will learn from and establish relationships with team executives that will benefit their lives both personally and professionally.

This is a highly competitive internship program with the most elite level of professional sports, the National Football League.  Please be sure to represent yourself in the best possible manner by submitting a cover letter, resume and providing answers to all application questions within your application.

The Buccaneers 2024 Emerging Talent Program will begin July 15, 2024 and run through June 27, 2025.  Interns are paid hourly and work roughly 40 hours per week during their internship period.  Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship. 

Core Functions

The Team Operations Department works in conjunction with Football and Business Administration to help determine travel needs and implement them both independently and in relation to larger team movements.

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time is a necessity
• Assist in the planning and execution of all team travel
• Manage a team of training camp assistants for the duration of camp/pre-season
• Aid in the reconciliation of all billing
• Compile team travel guides
• Preparation of all collateral and supplies to be used throughout the season for team travel
• Assist with practice/other operations as needed
• Aid with graphics requests for any training camp and season needs
• Transport personnel as needed
• Assist in a wide range of other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• A quick learner with effective time management skills who is organized and detail oriented will thrive in this role
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong professional demeanor
• High quality work ethic has been proven to be essential in the success of this role
• The ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization is critical to success in this role
• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the Tampa Bay area
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record a must

Experience & Education

• Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree
• Experience in the sports industry preferred
• Knowledge of the travel and hospitality industry is a plus  

Work Environment

The Company is a professional, fast paced, creative business environment.  Other environment conditions:

• Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required; may have to work occasional holidays
• Stressful and demanding work environment in executing work on short deadlines
• Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
• Sitting, standing, working with hands for extended periods of time
• Lifting more than 30 pounds is often required

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position.  It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.  Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.   The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the Company’s business, competitive considerations, or the work environment changes.  This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract

The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will: meaning the Company has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause.  Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon any employee.  Any change to this “at will” employment status must be in writing and signed the by the Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.