At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
At DICK'S Sporting Goods, interns have the opportunity to work with and learn from the leaders of a growing Fortune 400 company. DICK'S Sporting Goods is returning to campus this year; to recruit, train and develop top collegiate talent into well-rounded retail finance teammates.
During the 11-week summer experience, interns will take on meaningful work assignments and make tangible contributions to the organization's success. This structured and well-organized program provides on-the-job training, classroom instruction, cross-functional departmental exposure and an end-of-program project presentation.
Potential Areas of Placement
Corporate Accounting Intern:
• Accounting: You will have an opportunity to participate in the accounting and financial reporting cycle of a public company. You will be responsible for ensuring certain expenses are properly recorded, researching variances to budget, and providing supporting work papers to our external auditors. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior management, the Board of Directors, external investors, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Internal Audit: You will participate in physical inventory inspections and audits at DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy stores. In addition, you will participate in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley testing and execute SOX testing schedules. Also, you will interact with various staff to manager level associates within the organization to further document IA's understanding of the financial and IT business processes and internal controls and assist Staff and Senior Auditors with Operational and Financial Audits and work on various special projects.
Corporate Finance Intern:
• Financial Planning & Analysis: You will spend the summer as a Financial Analyst Intern providing financial support to our internal business units (e.g. Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, etc.). This includes preparing the appropriate analysis and presenting the results to senior management, preparing competitor benchmarking and analysis, ad hoc analysis and reporting on current business trends.
• Strategic Sourcing: You will assist the team in the identification and execution of sourcing projects. This includes business process reviews, financial analysis, RFP development, supplier calls, eAuctions and contract negotiation. You will have the opportunity to work both on the project management as well as the technical sides of Strategic Sourcing.
Some of your experiences will include:
• Multi day intern orientation to introduce you to the company, the program, Pittsburgh, and your teammates
• Professional development workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the company and the retail industry, as well as develop their business acumen and office professionalism
• Extensive exposure to our senior leadership through our exclusive intern only Executive Speaker Series which includes a private meet & greet with our CEO
• Opportunities to live the brand and experience summer fun outside the office through various events
• Fully furnished summer housing is provided for interns who reside outside of the Metro Pittsburgh area or stipend for local interns
• Working a 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday
Qualifications - External
Skills we are looking for:
• A competitive spirit with a passion for results
• An interest and confidence in working with data and numbers; strong mathematical/quantitative skills highly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to independently make data-driven recommendations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Dynamic written and verbal communication style to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross functionally and vertically throughout the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
We look for potential candidates with:
• Graduation date (MACC Completion) of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
• A major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related field
• An ability to relocate to the Pittsburgh, PA area for the summer
Start Date: May 19, 2025
End Date: July 31, 2025
Full-time opportunities in 2026:
Interns will be evaluated at the end of the program for full-time positions. Qualified interns will be placed into a full-time, development rotational program.
Pay & Perks:
Consideration for full-time jobs after graduation*
Fully furnished housing for non-local interns arranged and paid for by DSG
Hybrid work model: WFH Monday & Friday, in office Tues - Thurs.
Two paid holidays - Memorial Day and July 4th
Teammate Discount
Uber codes for Interns who do not have a vehicle to commute to and from the office
Corporate Office amenities such as on-site gym and Starbucks
Meaningful work projects selected by functional leaders
Executive Speaker Series
Professional development
Volunteer opportunities
Social events such as Intern Olympics, a Pittsburgh Pirates game, National Intern Day celebration, and more!
*Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates who accept full-time jobs requiring them to be located at DICK'S Sporting Goods Corporate Office.
Here's what a few of our 2024 Interns had to say:
The best part was being fully immersed into the HRBP role. I was fully trusted right off the bat to know and maintain confidentiality when it came to overhearing conversations or being a part of the conversation. I also enjoyed learning what it means to have a work-life balance, I was able to destress away from work through experiencing Pittsburgh, playing pickleball, or just having a game night with the other interns. That allowed me to show up at work ready and prepared to work. - Allison Garris, People & Purpose Intern
My training manager (TM) did succeed in making my experience feel like I was a full-time analyst on the store analytics team. From assisting with ad-hoc work, to workshopping presentation slides, to working on my final project, the work given to me by my TM was engaging and crucial to a great experience during this internship. - Lane Miller, Retail Analytics Intern
If you are passionate about retail, come to DSG. If you are passionate about sports, come to DSG. If you want to inspire others and feel uplifted with your work, the answer is DSG. It was so easy to wake up and be excited to work because the business is doing well and the company works hard to not only do well for themselves but for the athletes they serve. - Brooke Eyler, Strategy Intern
I loved the ability to work on a high-impact, meaningful technical project, understand the parts of the business close and far to my area of expertise, work with and learn from a full team of technology professionals, and have a great cohort of other interns to share the journey with. - Sahil Hosalli, Technology Intern
My internship has been the biggest learning experience for me so far throughout my career. It has shown me how the corporate world works... I feel much more prepared now for the real world than I did at the beginning of the summer and am much more confident in my abilities and knowledge of the business. - Ryan Jones, Merchandising Intern
Interested to learn more? Watch our Internship Recap Video!
Overview of DICK'S Sporting Goods:
Today, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company operates over 720 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.
DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Public Lands specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, and live scorekeeping. DICK'S offers its products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
Strong verbal communication skills to read and write reports, as well as communicate cross-functionally and vertically throughout the organization
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible manner
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
