Foundation Intern (Flag Football)

Looking for an internship that allows you to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the professional sports industry? If so, we have an opportunity with the Houston Texans!  The Houston Texans are seeking an individual for the position of Foundation Intern. This is a seasonal internship supporting the Houston Texans Foundation with a focus on youth and flag football initiatives.
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Basic Function:**

• The Foundation Intern will support the Football Development and Community Fundraising departments in the day-to-day execution of all Houston Texans flag football programming and fundraising events.
• Throughout the internship, the candidate will gain hands-on experience by learning how to:
  • Execute youth sports events at a world-class standard.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of flag football programming, including planning, execution, and post-event recaps.
  • Develop and apply strong event coordination skills.
  • Strengthen key professional competencies essential for career growth.
  • Build a meaningful portfolio and practical work experience to support future opportunities in the sports industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of all flag football programs/ initiatives such as Girls Flag League, Girls Flag College Showcase, Girls Flag Jamboree, Girls Flag Coach of the Week, Girls Flag Regional/ State Championship, YMCA Flag, Flag-In-Schools, and NFL FLAG Championship.
• Participate in, and complete tasks associated with but not limited to the She’s Next campaign, as well as other duties related to the Make Texas Next (sub-campaign) to support Texans Girls Flag sanctioning efforts.
• Schedule and execute meeting with female leaders within the organization as part of the B.U.L.L Mentors program (Building and Uplifting, Ladies in Leadership).
• Develop a portfolio including event recaps, run of show and Texans flag program growth metrics.
• Create and present an end of season project based on internship experience.
• Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Youth Football Development and other departmental staff.

Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and to produce work based on directions given.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills relative to role and responsibilities.
• Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships.

Education/Experience: 

• Completion of, or in pursuit of, a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited university.
• High School Diploma required.

Title: Foundation Intern (Flag Football)
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Community Development
Reports to: Football Development Coordinator
Employment Type: Seasonal Internship
*Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.*If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications. The Houston Texans organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.