Ohio State Athletics - Retail Fall Internship 2026, Columbus

Athletics Retail Intern - Fall

Legends Global Merchandise is looking for a resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious individual. This person will bring his/her administrative, communication and creativity skills to work closely with the Operations Manager and Store Manager to support The Ohio State retail team. This individual will assist with the day-to-day operations at The Team Shop at The Schottenstein Center and manage full operation of a satellite retail location for all Ohio State Football gamedays. In turn, gaining valuable real-world experience and an understanding of both back-of and front-of house retail operations within college athletics.Primary responsibilities: Help prepare and run retail locations for all varsity athletic sporting retail stores including all OSU football game day locations during season. Visually merchandise store locations to fit the location's needs. Complete projects given and present to leadership. Support the daily operational focus and or initiatives by helping productivity.Assist in inventory and receiving merchandise. Learn POS systems. Analyze opportunities for growth, cutting costs, reducing damages and improving efficiencies. Help setting up and organizing merchandise locations at various athletic events. Inspect stadium stands for deficiencies and take appropriate corrective action.Assist with moving any equipment as required for events. Other tasks and projects as assigned. Internship Timeline Internship timeline Full School Year (August- May) up to 30 hours expected each week. Qualifications: Needs to be available to work every home football game Strong time management and project management skills; ability to multitask in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.Resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious. Able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight.