World Cup Business Development Internship

Job Description

World Cup 2026 Business Development Internship (Fall 2025 – Summer 2026)
Offered by ESG Real Estate Lab

Are you excited by global events, real estate, and business innovation? This is not your typical internship. Join a hands-on project exploring how the 2026 FIFA World Cup can create new business opportunities and shape host cities across the United States. You’ll work with real estate, finance, and technology leaders to analyze how one of the world’s largest sporting events impacts local economies, mobility systems, and communities.

About Us

We are a real estate think tank exploring the intersections of business development, urban innovation, and sustainability. Our mission is to connect research, market insights, and creative strategies to build better places. We’re seeking curious, motivated students who want to be part of a high-profile project tied to the world’s biggest sporting stage.

About the Opportunity

This internship runs from Fall 2025 through Summer 2026, culminating during the World Cup. Students will gain hands-on experience in business development, real estate, mobility, and community engagement—all framed through the lens of the tournament. You’ll have the opportunity to:

Research and analyze real estate, mobility, and business markets in World Cup host cities:

• Atlanta
• Boston
• Dallas
• Houston
• Kansas City
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco
• Seattle

Identify opportunities tied to infrastructure, transportation, hospitality, and fan experience.

Explore how communities prepare for and benefit from global events.

Develop outreach and engagement strategies with local stakeholders.

Contribute to project portfolios and presentations showcasing market insights, community perspectives, and city readiness.

This is not just another research project—it’s a chance to work on business problems that directly impact how fans, residents, and neighborhoods experience the World Cup.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct research on real estate, finance, mobility, and community impact in host cities.
• Analyze how large-scale events drive local investment, infrastructure improvements, and neighborhood change.
• Support business development and outreach strategies with city and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a local mobility and community ambassador if you are studying or living in a host city.
• Work as part of a collaborative student team delivering actionable insights.
• Build a project portfolio that can be showcased to future employers.

Who Should Apply

Open to anyone. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students with interests in:

Real estate, finance, or economics

Business development or entrepreneurship

Urban planning, mobility, or public policy

Data analysis and market research

Community engagement or sports management

Ideal candidates are:

Excited about connecting global events with local business, mobility, and community impact

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Curious, analytical, and strong communicators

Details

Duration: Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 (ending with the World Cup)

Format: Remote (with potential for local engagement in host cities)

Commitment: Part-time during semesters; flexible during summer 2026

Compensation: Unpaid or stipend-based (depending on placement)