Official Higher Education Partner of the New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
The New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans each established an academic partnership with UL Lafayette in 2019.
The three-year collaborations provide UL Lafayette students and recent graduates with access to internships, practical career experiences and networking opportunities. The Saints and Pelicans also fund two annual scholarships at the University for qualified students.
Saints & Pelicans Career Services Events
At least once a semester, Career Services hosts hiring managers from both organizations on campus or virtually to speak with students and recent graduates about post-graduate careers in the sports industry.
Discussions will cover various departments within both organizations as well as roles, qualifications, and job duties for the associate and inside sales programs. Participants receive job application advice, have their résumés reviewed and more during networking events in small groups or in one-on-one settings.
Register to attend these events via Handshake. Email career@louisiana.edu with questions.
Watch previous webinars and seminars:
Saints & Pelicans Scholarships
The Saints and Pelicans provide two $5,000 scholarships for qualified students. The one-time scholarships will be awarded through the 2023-2024 academic year.
The scholarships are awarded to juniors and seniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to pursue careers in sports, tourism or entertainment industries.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements and apply online.
2020 Recipients: Ana Mata Gomez and Kobe Joiner
2021 Recipients: Joshua Moreau and Brian Tran
Saints & Pelicans Mentorship Program
The Saints and Pelicans will offer a mentorship opportunity for UL Lafayette students each semester.
Participants will be paired with a Saints or Pelicans staff member closely associated within their field of study. The goal of the program is to help students build industry relationships and prepare for a career in sports. Read more about past mentorship program participants.
The mentorship program will run the entirety of the semester. If chosen, students should plan to dedicate an hour a week to the program. Applications for the Spring 2022 mentorship program will open in December 2021.
Learn more about the mentorship program.
New Orleans Saints & New Orleans Pelicans Associate Program
The Saints and Pelicans post-graduation associate program is an 8-12 month paid learning and internship program across various business areas within both organizations. Positions are full-time and include medical insurance. They require relocation to New Orleans and run approximately May 2021- May 2022.
Applications are now open. Find job descriptions and application instructions on Handshake.
Available positions include:
- Creative Services associate
- Social Media associate (Digital Media Saints)
- Social Media associate (Digital Media Pelicans)
- Season Ticket Service associate
- Ticket Operations associate
- Video Production associate (Motion Graphics)
- Video Production associate (Production Pelicans)
- Game Operations associate
Watch this info session for more information.
UL Lafayette’s Career Services offers résumé and cover letter reviews for students and alumni. Send both to resume@louisiana.edu.