Internships

Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. International students must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of the internship. Students must be within the United States at the time of the application and interview processes.

First consideration will be given to:

Seniors in an undergraduate program; current seniors intending to enter a graduate or professional school in the fall of 2012; or graduate or law students returning to school in the fall of 2012

• Undergraduate students with an overall GPA of at least a 3.0 and 3.2 in their major;
• Graduate students with a GPA of at least a 3.2;

Internships dates vary depending on department needs. Applicants will be asked to provide their availability in the application. Work hours and days will vary by position and responsibilities.

Completed applications must be e-mailed to: (Deadline Past Email Removed) Please include "2012 Internship Application" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted beginning March 1, 2012 and must be received by May 4th, 2012. Due to the considerable amount of applicants we will not be able to respond to applications or requests outside of this process.

The San Diego Chargers internship program is tentatively scheduled to begin mid-July.

Internships are available in the following departments:

Accounting

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Prepare training camp and game day seasonal employee new hire packets.
• Verify all new hire forms are completed correctly.
• Update seasonal employee payroll file (Excel format)
• Create or update personnel files for new seasonal hires.
• Assist accounts payable as follows:  invoice coding, copy checks and assemble with invoices, mail checks and file paid invoices.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets as needed.
• Pull back-up documentation as requested.
• Miscellaneous projects and tasks as assigned.

Creative Services

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the design, direction and production of collateral materials to ensure content and theme reflects seasonal branding and objectives.  This includes marketing proposals, annual reports, sales brochures, event programs, invitations, newsletters and program materials.
• Assist with formulating budgets and comprehensive reviews of production quotes. 
• Organize and maintain digital asset archives, catalog photography and audio assets.  Fulfill requests as needed.
• Coordinate the organization of historic photography assets from slides and prints.  Scan, restore and create searchable archive of these materials using current software.
• Propose new and innovative design and collateral ideas.

Community Relations

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Facilitation and processing of all charitable donations;
• Assisting with all administrative duties including correspondence, filing, etc.;
• Assisting with coordination and execution of all CR and player involved community activities during training camp and season;
• Assisting with all CR game day operations including; field presentations, gate collections, staffing Community Corner table and escorting special guests during home games.

Internet/New Media

Season Internship:

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
    •    Assist in preparing press conference video footage for website from shooting to encoding.
    •    Assist staff in a Grips role with television interviews on Chargers Team Cam.
    •    Assist with basic graphic and text updates to website.
    •    Small misc. projects as they arise and other tasks as assigned.

Marketing & Sales

Season Internship:

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Setting up and hosting of Training Camp hospitality
• Getting autographs for sponsorship fulfillment
• Assisting with all marketing events and promotions during the season
• Gameday promotions
• Supporting the sales & service staff with various administrative tasks

Training Camp Internship:

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Setting up and hosting of Training Camp hospitality
• Getting autographs for sponsorship fulfillment
• Gameday promotions
• Assisting with various sponsorship fulfillment

Public Relations

Season Internship:

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

•     Help facilitate player media requests
•     Update Chargers.com player bios
•     Provide writing support for all Chargers’ publications
•     Assist with press box set-up/press conference room on gamedays
•     Handle administrative duties including clips, filing and answering phones
•     Assist with credential distribution process 

Training Camp Internship:

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Help facilitate player interviews
• Provide writing support for Chargers.com
• Act as fan liaison during practices
• Transcribe player interviews and press conferences
• Provide escort for media to and from media center

Ticket Sales

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with all administrative duties including correspondence, filing, etc.
• Coordination of customer surveys, written and phone.
• Orchestration and coordination of Chargers related events and functions;
• Provide support for the sales and services departments on an as needed basis.
• Maximize efficiency in the sales and services areas within a continually growing and changing customer base.

Stadium Operations

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Carry out pre-planned event assignments as directed in order to ensure the desired results for each event.  Such events include pre- and post-game events, private events and any other Chargers-related events held at the stadium.
• Assist in the building operations with regards to facilities readiness condition
• Coordinate event planning and set up
• Assist with the inventory of received shipments and promotional products
• Assist with Stadium Operations staff game day duties
• Help execute promotional distributions at Qualcomm Stadium
• Work in tandem with the entire San Diego Chargers staff to meet all stated objections while maintaining a positive attitude
• Perform in a manner consistent with the Organization’s stated principles, values and mission statement

How to Apply

A completed application includes: