2024 Emerging Talent Program - Information Technology

Job Title: IT Intern Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of IT 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 2023 In-season Internship Program will begin July 17th through the end of the football season. 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.

NOTE: Internships are based on availability and are subject to cancellation pending NFL guidelines and the status of the pandemic leading up to the start of the internship period.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Functions

• Assist with end-user technical support for computer systems, Wi-Fi, printers, laptops, mobile devices, phones, and copiers.
• Document, monitor, analyze and resolve technology service requests.
• Assist with maintaining IT asset inventory and data.
• Learn and assist with other aspects of IT: Security, Networking, Cloud administration, Infrastructure, Stadium AV and Data Analytics.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Windows 10/11, Mac/Apple, Office 365.
• A high level of integrity and the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and the desire to provide customer service in a prompt and courteous manner
• Strong initiative and drive
• The ability to work long and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the Tampa Bay area.
• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree
• Microsoft, A and Apple/Mac certifications preferred.

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

• Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required; required to work all home and some away games; 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
• Rarely is lifting more than 50 pounds required but lifting more than 20 pounds is 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 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.