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Community Engagement Intern

CompanySeattle Seahawks / First & Goal Inc.
LocationRenton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Community Engagement department in planning and executing various programs and events focused on areas like Youth Empowerment, Social Justice, and Military Community support. Duties include providing event support for numerous community programs, managing logistics, and handling data entry and customer service correspondence.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
813
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
The Seattle Seahawks joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1976 as an expansion team and have since won one Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLVIII), 11 division titles, and three conference championships. The club is headquartered at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. and plays at Lumen Field in downtown Seattle. The Seahawks organization continues to be one of the strongest in the league, consistently ranking in the NFL's top 10 in numerous categories, including local and national fanbase, fan experience, retail, and digital engagement. Off the field, the club supports nearly 2,500 charities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond and uses its unique and powerful platform to support community programs in areas including youth empowerment, the future of football, social justice, community response, and the military community. The team’s corporate partnerships include club deals with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Lumen, Starbucks, T-Mobile and Toyota. Follow the team online at seahawks.com or @seahawks on social media.
About the Role
Job Title:        Community Engagement Intern
Department:  Community Engagement
Reports To:    Community Engagement Manager
SUMMARY
The Community Engagement Intern will be responsible for assisting the Community Engagement department in planning and executing various programs and events that support our Community Engagement six areas of focus – Youth Empowerment, Future of Football, Military Community, Social Justice, Players & Legends and Community Response.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Community Engagement department in all areas. Duties include, but not limited to
  • Provide event support for community programs including Make-A-Wish, Game Changers, school visits, Blue Friday Night Lights, Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, My Cause My Cleats, Social Justice initiatives, Mental Health initiatives and more
  • Plan and execute annual Intern Day of Service
  • Help source and prepare holiday gifts for community partners
  • Provide event support for corporate partner community activations such as Delta Community Captain and Boeing Team of Champions
  • Gameday support including 50/50 raffle program, 12 Flag raiser coordination, gameday experience donations
  • Support autograph sessions by organizing items and coordinating items with other departments
  • Provide support for Fan Engagement events including Training Camp
  • On-site talent support for community appearances including players, legends, dancers and mascot
  • Promotional material support including inventory management
  • Tracking, fulfillment and shipping of charitable donations
  • Respond to all Community customer service emails and requests in a timely manner
  • Event, donation and appearance data entry and tracking in CRM system
  • Support project management in Wrike project management system
  • Support other Community programs and events and handle special requests and projects, as assigned
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible to apply as well
  • Have a current driver’s license
  • Be able to work 30 hours per week as well as game day/nights, weekends and other various events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee may need to lift 30 pounds or more
  • At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on gameday

TIMEFRAME

  • July 2026 – End of January 2027
  • This position works 30 hours per week on average

APPLICANT MUST

  • Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
  • Have authorization to work in the United States
  • Be able to work 30 hours per week as well as gameday/nights, weekends and other various events

SELECTION PROCESS

Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in April

NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.

GENERAL INFORMATION
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date.
Applicants must include:
  • Current resume
  • Cover letter
  • Answer all the questions below
Application Questions –
YES/NO: I am a junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from July – January and I am able to work in office 30 hours per week
YES/NO: I am actively involved with a local community service organization
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
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COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
Company: FNW
Company: Internship
Key Skills
Event PlanningProgram ExecutionCommunity EngagementProject ManagementData EntryCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementCoordinationPromotional Material SupportTalent SupportCRM SystemsWrike
Categories
Social ServicesSports & RecreationAdministrativeMarketingCustomer Service & Support