2026 - Emerging Talent Program - Player Engagement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers•Tampa, FL

13h

About The Position

The Emerging Talent Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in professional sports. Our mission is to attract top, early-career talent and provide meaningful, hands-on experience within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization. Participants do more than observe; they contribute. Interns gain real-world experience, insider access, and a comprehensive understanding of how a professional football organization operates. The program is intentionally structured to help participants build upon their academic foundation while defining clear, career-focused goals. Each intern is placed within a specific department while also being encouraged to explore the broader business of football through networking opportunities, a Capstone Project, and our Internship Learning Series. Throughout the program, interns collaborate with team executives and build professional relationships that extend well beyond their internship experience. This is a paid, hourly internship running from July 13, 2026, through June 25, 2027. The Player and Family Engagement Intern is responsible for developing positive relationships between families and the Buccaneers organization. This role involves connecting families with resources and information, addressing concerns, and ensuring open communication channels between the organization and families. The Player and Family Engagement Intern also plays a key role in promoting family engagement and advocating for families' needs and rights. Assisting Player Engagement staff with player programming, Rookie Academy, and all other programs throughout the year, having to do with player development.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective time and resource management
Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education, sports administration or a related field.
Experience working with families in a community-based setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
Knowledge of community resources and services.
Familiarity with laws and regulations related to family rights and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationships with families served by the Buccaneers organization.
Serve as a point of contact for families and address their concerns, needs and questions.
Connect families with appropriate resources and information, such as community services, education and training opportunities, and counseling services.
Quarterly newsletters for significant others
Facilitate communication between families and the organization, including providing updates on events, activities, and initiatives.
Collaborate with staff to build projects and events for family and significant others
Organize and lead family engagement activities, such as workshops, support groups, and social events.
Collect and analyze data on family needs and concerns to inform program development and improvement.
Manage and maintain post-game family area
Perform other duties as assigned.