ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program.
The International Strategy & Operations Intern will learn how the team works with various departments to execute multiple international events each season. Intern will interact with several internal stakeholders to prepare key documents and work on ad hoc projects related to 2026 Global Series and 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare presentations, briefing materials and timelines/trackers for internal partners (Events, Hockey Operations, Legal, Finance, Media, Marketing, PR, Clubs, and National Federations)
- Prepare operating manuals for event stakeholders. Assist with designing a new and elevated document format for these manuals
- Track historical costs of event charter aircraft to analyze increases in cost and availability dynamics in the charter market
- Assist with sourcing & selection of outfitting assortments for Global Series and World Cup of Hockey
- Other projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- Interest in learning about event operations
Education/Certifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Required Skills
- Attention to detail
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Office suite of programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
All of our internships are paid at $20/hour. WE DO NOT OFFER SCHOOL CREDIT.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.
Thank you for your interest in our internship program. We encourage you to apply to the opportunity that is most aligned with your academic background and/or work experience. With a high volume of impressive applications, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not call or email regarding application status.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
