Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization's success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.
Intern Expectations:
All Interns are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
Important Dates:
Our Fall Program runs from Monday, September 14th, 2026 through Thursday, December 10th, 2026.
Office Hours:
- 9:00 am6:00 PM CT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor's schedules.
Our Interns must:
- Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
- Be available to report to the Chicago office approximately 3-days a week.
- Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)
OR
- Be enrolled in a graduate school
OR
- Have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
Interview Process:
- Applications will close on August 14th, 2026
- If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid to late August.
- The program will begin on September 14th, 2026.
Football Coaches Intern Expectations:
- Issue requests to all applicable universities and organize responses;
- Manage the construction of college football and NFL coaching database;
- Review and analyze coach's employment contracts;
- Aid in the updating client marketing;
- Learning to assemble client media day pamphlets with other members of the team;
- Provide support in projects assigned as needed;
- Assist with inputting coaching, personnel, and organizational data within AI-powered databases to support research and analytics
- Ability to handle confidential information;
The pay for this position is: $17.05 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.