Spring 2027 - Intern, Search and Advisory

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States Department: Search and Advisory

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Intern Expectations

All Interns are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates

Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11th, 2027, through Thursday, May 6th, 2027.

Office Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

Our Interns must

Be available to work under 30 hours per week.

Be available to report to the Dallas Office approximately 3-days a week.

Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

Be enrolled in a graduate school

Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process

Applications will close on November 20th, 2026.

If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by late November.

The program will begin on January 11th, 2027.

Search & Advisory Intern Qualifications

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience using Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is required

Experience with CRM tools is a plus but no required

Possess strong project management skills

Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and exercise flexibility as needed

Outstanding organizational skills; aptitude to coordinate multiple streams of work independently with critical attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, writing in a clear and compelling manner

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

A proactive and resourceful mindset; eager to learn and take initiative

Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with internal teams and external clients

Possess a keen attention to detail and desire for polish and professional results

Proven ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and prepare clear, concise reports or presentations

Must be a recent graduate (bachelor’s or postgraduate degree), graduate student, or college senior

Search & Advisory Intern Expectations

Adhere to proposed project timelines, including collaborating with internal and administrative team members to deliver projects in a timely manner

Prepare key search documents, including Search Timelines, Position Specifications, Emerging Profile Reports, Long Lists, and Short Lists

Organize and maintain Pipedrive and CRM systems

Assist recruiters in inputting candidate information and keeping assignments up to date

Coordinate meetings with clients and candidates and support communications throughout the search process

Conduct research and prepare documents and presentations to aid in the acquisition of new clients

Assist in the creation and implementation of new internal document templates and user guides to drive inconsistency and efficiency

Assist in client relationship management, including sourcing and sending client gifts, drafting communications, identifying outreach opportunities

Manage internal utilization reports to track team capacity and project progress

Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including sales, accounting, and creative– on various internal and client-facing projects

Prepare document user guides in process improvement and consistency for our team

The pay for this position is: $15.00 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.