Summer 2019 Internship Program

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376380

Job Summary

       
Summary: The Intern will serve as an integral part of the department. They will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of  programs including building relationships with youth sports leagues, camps, clinics and programs. 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• The Intern will support the team in problem solving and planning during the 2019-2020 season. They will also assist the team on game-nights and other related events. Other responsibilities will include:
• Increase the reach and participation of the NBA youth sports programming and fan development
• Assist in researching, scheduling, planning and executing all programs and events
• Work with the PR, social media, marketing, and website staff to build awareness and promote initiatives
• Seek and pursue promotional outlets for  programs and events
• Assist with the operations and program staff
• Build materials and assist with ordering supplies for the league partnership program
• Manage and assist with in-arena youth basketball activities including special fan experiences and group sales programs
• Become an Eventbrite master – build events, manage registration, run reports, and send surveys
• Assist in creating proposals, contracts and marketing kits
• Set up, create WOW moments, and break down the concourse table during games 
• Assist in managing the email box, website and social media channels
• Support the preparation and delivery of swag
• Research youth sports best practices

Qualifications:

• The team is more interested in these seven qualities than in any particular type of experience. 
• Prior experience with administration, the sports industry or youth is a plus, but we’re essentially looking for the smartest, most passionate, and hardest working person we can find.  Inspire us! To be successful in this role, you will excel in the following key areas:

Organization:  You take pride in your work and in your work space. 
Attention to detail:  You strive for perfection and can simultaneously see the big picture and smallest aspect of a project.
Communication:  You are an exceptionally clear communicator who can write and speak with confidence.
Learning quickly:  We don’t expect you to know everything, but we do expect you to be a quick and perspective learner.
Self-reliance:  You have a knack for figuring things out and require minimal oversight to see a project through to its end.
Entrepreneurial spirit:  You are goal orientated, ambitious and creative, and you are excited about the idea of helping us to build something meaningful. 
A People Person:  You are energized by the people around you; you are approachable, friendly, and easy to talk to.