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 Intern 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 Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11th, 2027, through Thursday, May 6th, 2027.

Office Hours:

• 9:00 am‐6:00 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 November 20th, 2026.
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by early December.
• The program will begin on January 11th, 2027.

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
• Ability to handle confidential information

The pay range for this position is between $17.05 per hour, dependent on work location. 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.