2025 Summer Internship - Finance Job at Lids, Indianapolis, IN

ZktjNU5OQUVGQVNSd1orOXF5VEsvQXFhMHc9PQ==
  • Lids
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Internship Overview

Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We’re always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion. 

Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience.

About Our Company

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.   

We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Analyzing operational data from other departments to identify efficiencies
  • Performing financial modeling and analyzing corporate spend to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Analyzing sales trends and update sales forecasts
  • Preparing ROI on capital projects and marketing initiatives
  • Partnering with inventory accounting teams to analyze systematic inventory flow to maximize cost efficiencies
  • Reconciling sales, tender, and chargeback data for both store and internet sales channels
  • Coordinating with other interns and team members on projects

Who You Are

  • Number oriented
  • Enjoy analyzing financial data and building reports
  • True team player
  • Strong communicator (verbal and written)
  • Innovative thinker
  • Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service
  • Proven leader and engaged student on campus
  • Passion for retail, sports, and business

Internship Requirements

  • For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and wither be a full-time student pursuing a baccalureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university.
  • A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/2/25-8/1/25.
  • This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer.
  • Expected to graduate between December of 2025 and May 2026 (Junior Status)

Intern Perks

  • Competitive Pay
  • $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns
  • Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation
  • Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results
  • Executive exposure and mentorship
  • Professional development workshops
  • Daily collaboration with subject matter experts
  • Snack attacks, cold brew cofee on tap, sports on the TVs!
  • Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all!
  • 40% associate discount

#LI-MA1

EEO Statement:
Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Notice to Applicants:
In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

Need accessibility assistance to apply?
Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application, please email us at  [email protected] . A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address and is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a career at Lids.

Req ID: 21054 

Location: Corporate Office 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Casual work, Summer internship, Local area, Relocation,

Similar Jobs

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres

Lead DSP Behavioral Specialist-Lotus View Job at Mt Olivet Rolling Acres

 ...Job Summary: The Lead Direct Support Professional-Behavior Specialist (Lead DSP) assists clients with all the activities of daily living, personal cares, and program implementation.Responsible for the daily well-being and safety of the clients, while ensuring adequate... 

Aerotek

Maintenance Technician/Electrician Job at Aerotek

Large automotive manufacturing company in Long Beach has an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician with strong electrical experience.Must be shift flexible and willing to work overtime.**Responsibilities**+ Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting+ PLC knowledge... 

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC

Driver Merchandiser - Sideload Job at ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC

 ...Driver Merchandiser - Sideload Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages Department: Cleveland Distribution Team 2 Job Location: 4900 Cleveland, OH Other Potential Locations: Cleveland, OH We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with... 

Helena Pointe

Waitstaff (Non-tipped) Job at Helena Pointe

 ...This is a non-tipped position with competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Great role for students or retired folks to make an impact on people, while also making an extra income.Shifts that are available: Weekdays 4:45pm - 7:... 

Get It - Finance

Entry Accountant Bookkeeper - Iselin, NJ - Job at Get It - Finance

 ...We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Hybrid Entry-Level Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our team on a temporary basis...  ...records within accounting software. - Collaborate with the finance team to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial...