Event Operations Internship – Summer 2026

MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ

Unpaid | Academic Credit Optional | In-Person | Part-Time (2 days/week events)

About The Internship

MetLife Stadium — home to the New York Giants and New York Jets — is offering an exciting Event Operations Internship for Summer 2026. This unpaid opportunity is open to students who will be enrolled as college juniors or seniors by September 2026, as well as post-graduate students, interested in sports and entertainment operations.

Internship Dates

May 2026 through August 2026

(Minimum of 2 days per week scheduled stadium events)

What You’ll Learn

This internship will provide hands-on experience with large-scale event planning and execution at a world-class venue. Interns will gain valuable insight into:

• Real-time decision-making, rapid communication, and operations coordination
• The detailed planning and logistics involved in staging major events
• Collaboration with multiple departments to ensure event-day success
• Balancing event execution with ongoing building operations and maintenance
• Pre-event preparation and post-event debriefing procedures
  
  

Responsibilities

Interns will work closely with the Event Operations Team and interact with a variety of internal departments. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with pre- and post-event setup and breakdown
• Collaborate with departments such as Ticketing, Guest Services, Fleet Operations, Site Operations, Field Operations, and Warehouse
• Support sponsor activations, promotions, and in-event logistics
• Shadow staff on event days to understand operational workflows
• Learn how event plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed
• Observe vendor/contractor coordination during live events
• Assist with general administrative and event-related tasks as needed
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Be enrolled as a college junior or senior by September 2026, or be a post-graduate student.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills (verbal and written)
• Prior experience in a professional setting preferred
• Interest in sports, live events, or facility operations
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
• Willingness to follow stadium policies and procedures
  
  

Schedule

This internship includes weekday office hours (2 days/week minimum) plus stadium events, which may occur on evenings, weekends, and holidays. A work schedule will be shared at least one week in advance.

Additional Info

• Unpaid internship
• Academic credit is optional and can be arranged through your university
• We offer feedback, evaluations, and weekly progress reports as required by academic programs
• On-site internship (no remote option)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife Stadium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the Event Operations Internship.