Intern, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives, and Legislative Affairs - NHL

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFounded 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

SUMMARYThe National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program. 

The SGL Intern will support the Social Impact, Growth Initiatives, and Legislative Affairs (SGL) department with all projects and programming currently underway. They will gain hands-on exposure to areas like youth experiences and programming, social impact, segmentation marketing, and employee engagement. The Intern will leave with a core understanding of and education in the various ways to grow the sport, including issues and barriers to entry for the entire hockey ecosystem, inclusive of fans, youth, players, and employees.    The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for growing the sport of hockey. They will have some experience and interest in marketing to growth cohorts who represent the future of the sport.  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Support SGL initiatives and programming related to youth experiences and programming, social impact, segmentation marketing, and employee engagement

• Conduct research on industry and market trends, competitor programming, etc.
• Brainstorm new initiatives and programming for the department
• Assist with the creation of the 2026-2027 Season programming & events strategy
• Manage data collection and analysis to measure social impact and related metrics
• Support additional ad-hoc projects as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience***Required Project and program management capabilities

• Passion for growing the sport of hockey and creating a welcoming environment

Preferred* Youth-based and/or sport-based experience a plus

Education/Certifications* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Required Skills* Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivated, self-starter, with comfort working in small teams

• Highly organized, attention to detail, and strong follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.