Are you ready to take your career to the next level and work for one of the biggest clubs in the NRL? If you're passionate about sport, love working in a fun and team-oriented environment and want to be part of a Club that's making a difference, then the Parramatta Eels could be the perfect fit for you!

At the Parramatta Eels, we're all about uplifting lives, delivering unforgettable moments, and bringing communities together. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we're looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Our Club values accountability, being all-in, respect, and united - and we live and breathe these values every day. We're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and grow.

Are you currently studying Business or Sport? Would you like to gain experience within a Professional Sports Club? 

About the Internship

Are you passionate about sport, retail, and learning the ropes behind the scenes of a professional club? Join us as a Merchandise Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting our Merchandise Team across a range of game day and e-commerce activities.

What will you be learning and observing?

• Assisting with game day set-up alongside our Retail and Merchandise Executive
• Supporting the invoicing and reconciliation process with our suppliers and warehouse provider
• Helping manage customer enquiries and the returns process
• Coordinating internal merchandise requests across departments
• Contributing ideas to product range planning, design and ordering
• Learning how we manage product launches and upload items into our Shopify platform.

What skills will you possess?

• Background in retail sales
• Previous experience in a customer service role
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and locations
• Sound knowledge of all MS office applications, especially Excel
• Availability to work outside of standard working hours at Parramatta Eels matches.

What will you get out of this internship?

• A deeper understanding of how a professional sports club operates behind the scenes
• Desirable and real-world career skills that will hold you in good stead for future career opportunities, especially in the sports industry
• Workplace market recognition from representing a major professional sporting club
• Valuable industry resources and advice from an experienced consumer business team.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• 2nd or 3rd Year Student
• Completing this Internship as a required aspect of a degree/course
• Customers Service Experience.

Desirable:

• Excel and Word Doc skills
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check
• Previous Volunteer or Work Experience with a Sporting Organisation.

Hours of Internship

210 hours total: 9am-5pm, 2 days a week.

This internship is ideal for someone studying business, sport management, marketing, or retail – and looking to build real-world experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. To apply for this position, click on the "Apply for this Job" button below. Applications Close: Tuesday, 24th June.