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 Facility 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. This unpaid opportunity offers an immersive experience into the daily operations of one of the world’s busiest sports and entertainment venues.
Internship Dates:
May 2026 through August 2026
(Minimum of 2 days per week + scheduled stadium events)
What You’ll Learn:
- Event Setup & Breakdown: Shadow Facility Operations staff before and after events to learn logistics and planning.
- Live Event Execution: Follow staff during game days and concerts to understand real-time event operations.
- Trade Collaboration: Gain exposure to union roles such as electricians, plumbers, engineers, carpenters, and laborers.
- Safety & Compliance: Learn about OSHA requirements and workplace safety standards.
- Building Operations: Observe how events are managed alongside regular facility maintenance.
- Project Support: Assist with inventory, surveys, inspections, and administrative tasks.
- Vendor Coordination: Shadow staff during vendor/contractor check-ins.
- File & Record Management: Help maintain internal documentation and organizational systems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Be enrolled as a college junior or senior by September 2026, or be a post-graduate student.
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Professional attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to follow MetLife Stadium policies and procedures
- Interest in facility operations, event management, or sports/entertainment industries
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 Details:
- 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 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 classification.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the Facility Operations Internship.
