Football Administration Internship - Training Camp

Job Description

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings are seeking a Football Administration Intern to assist in all aspects of Football Administration while learning about what the department handles such as Salary Cap Management, NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement Compliance, and Player Contract Negotiations. As the Football Admin Intern, you will work closely with our Football Administration department while also having the opportunity to learn about other departments in Player Personnel and work on a five weeklong project to gain hands-on experience in the industry. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This internship will last for five weeks, and employee will be required to be in Eagan, Minnesota for the duration of the employment. Employment dates will run end of July through August 2024 (exact dates to be determine with release of 2024 Training Camp details).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Assist with rookie and veteran player training camp check-in days

Reconcile player information form changes with League database

Assist with training camp Player Per Diem tracking and attendance

Assist with handling agent sideline pass requests for preseason game(s)

Assist with preparing, getting signatures for, and distributing player termination forms

Assist with preparing and getting signatures for other miscellaneous player documents

Assist with verifying compliance of training camp schedules

Assist with tracking and submitting payment for player appearances

Assist with managing agent training camp visits and credentials and informing personnel staff of daily visits

Support Football Ops/Personnel with various projects/tasks as necessary

Support EVP of Football Operations and Manager of Football Administration with research/projects as needed

Assist with miscellaneous daily tasks as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested in a career in Football Administration – Salary Cap, Contracts, Compliance

Sports Administration/Law/Math/Finance/Statistics degree preferred or currently pursuing

General experience with or knowledge of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Full training camp/preseason availability

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

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

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes

Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office + indoor/outdoor field environment

DEI Commitment: The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.