Collectibles Summer 2026 Intern - Operations

Fanatics • Tigard, OR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2026 Operations Internship
Location: Tigard, OR (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Who We Are
Fanatics Collect is a global product and technology group dedicated to transforming the world of collectibles. Our teams build best-in-class experiences for collectors across platforms including Topps.com, Fanatics Collect, and our live shopping experiences.
Backed by Fanatics, the world’s largest sports merchandiser with hundreds of global sports partnerships—we operate with the agility of a startup while benefiting from the scale and reach of an industry leader. If you’re excited about operations, logistics, and supporting teams that bring products to collectors around the world, Fanatics Collect offers a hands-on opportunity to learn and grow.
What You’ll Do
As a Summer 2026 Operations Intern, you will support critical day-to-day operations at our Tigard facility while gaining exposure to logistics, asset management, and operational process improvement. This role is highly hands-on and offers meaningful responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
Why Fanatics Collect
This internship provides real-world exposure to operational workflows that support a growing collectibles business. Interns will gain hands-on experience, work closely with experienced operations professionals, and contribute to projects that have a direct impact on the business.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or recently graduated (Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred)
• Ability to work onsite in Tigard, OR for the full program duration (June 1 – August 7, 2026)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfort working in a hands-on environment that may include lifting, organizing, and moving materials
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Interest in operations, logistics, supply chain, or facility management
• Ability to identify process gaps and suggest improvements
• Experience with inventory tracking, shipping tools, or documentation (academic or prior internship experience is sufficient)
• Adaptability and willingness to take on varied tasks as priorities shift

Responsibilities

• Support inbound and outbound shipping operations, including order preparation, labeling, carrier coordination, and shipment tracking
• Help maintain accurate records for asset management systems, audits, and location tracking
• Assist with daily warehouse and facility operations, including organization, space optimization, and process improvements
• Play an active role in the physical transition to our new office and operations space, including packing, move coordination, setup, and teardown
• Partner with Operations leaders to document workflows, standard operating procedures, and best practices
• Identify inefficiencies or risks within logistics and facility processes and propose practical, actionable improvements
• Support special operational projects related to peak volume periods, new initiatives, or tooling changes
• Serve as a reliable, on-site point of support for cross-functional teams working within the Tigard facility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern