About the position

Excel Sports Management is hiring a paid Search and Advisory Intern for its Spring 2027 program. The internship gives participants the opportunity to contribute to the organization while applying classroom learning. The program is hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the Dallas office. Interns are expected to work 24–29.9 hours per week and may learn about other areas of the company through semester lunch-and-learn sessions. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The Spring program runs January 11, 2027, through May 6, 2027. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or as agreed upon with the advisor; in-office days must be coordinated with advisor schedules. The position pays \$15.00 per hour and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to project timelines and collaborate with internal and administrative team members to deliver projects on time.
• Prepare search documents, including Search Timelines, Position Specifications, Emerging Profile Reports, Long Lists, and Short Lists.
• Organize and maintain Pipedrive and CRM systems.
• Assist recruiters with entering candidate information and keeping assignments up to date.
• Coordinate client and candidate meetings and support communications throughout the search process.
• Conduct research and prepare documents and presentations to support new-client acquisition.
• Assist with creating and implementing internal document templates and user guides to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support client relationship management, including sourcing and sending client gifts, drafting communications, and identifying outreach opportunities.
• Manage internal utilization reports to track team capacity and project progress.
• Collaborate with sales, accounting, creative, and other cross-functional teams on internal and client-facing projects.
• Prepare document user guides to support process improvement and consistency.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt as needed.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to independently coordinate multiple streams of work with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and compellingly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, resourceful mindset and eagerness to learn and take initiative.
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort interacting with internal teams and external clients.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to polished, professional results.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and prepare clear, concise reports or presentations.
• Must be a recent graduate with a bachelor's or postgraduate degree, a graduate student, or a college senior who has completed their junior year.
• Must be available to work under 30 hours per week and report to the Dallas office approximately three days per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using CRM tools.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Hybrid program with approximately three days per week of in-office experience.
• Opportunity to learn about other areas of Excel through semester lunch-and-learn sessions.