Community Relations Intern

This position has been filled - Job#: 453378251

Job Summary

• Ability to work non-traditional and long hours including evening and weekends


• Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited university; in an undergraduate or graduate degree program


• Must be able to meet the following criteria through the accredited university:


• Must be enrolled in class at University to receive school credit and related to their field of study with their Intern position 


• Documents are required by University to be completed by manager & approved by HR


• University project requirements/assignments must be made available to Dallas Wings HR at completion of the internship


• Students should be pursuing a Business Administration, Advertising, Public Relations or Marketing degree. (preferred)


• Cover letter indicating your position(s) of interest and resume


• Strong customer / member service skills


• Ability to work in a supportive team environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Building and implementing plans for non-profit programs and events


• Coordinating events and charity auctions


• Build strong project management skills


• Work on concurrent high-priority projects and execute high impact community programs

• Work closely with the Director of Community Engagement on fulfilling projects, events and activations in the community.


• Observe and practice project management and event execution


• Observe and practice community relations processes with youth sports, youth activities and special events.


• Observe and practice summer event planning and logistics


• Observe and practice how to assist with mascot and player appearances in the community


• Observe and practice how to expand the database of contacts and non-profit partners for various programs


• Observe and practice the planning and execution of Youth clinics and other basketball-focused fitness events


• Observe and practice the fulfillment of donation requests such as tickets, jerseys and other giveaways for non-profits and other DFW community groups


• Observe and practice the processing of purchase orders, quotes and vendor invoices


• Manage projects of various scale from beginning to end


• Observe and practice how to manage day-to-day needs of the Community Relations staff and complete general office tasks


• Develop positive relationships with fans, clients, and community members to help promote the team


• Learn to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.


• Practice producing great work results through organization, integrity, effective communication and proactive problem solving.Practice focusing on small details and accuracy in a fast-paced changing environment.


• Observe and practice strong analytical and problem-solving skills in the day-to-day business environment