Intern - Business Affairs

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Position Title:

Business Affairs Intern

Function:

Administration – Business Affairs / Legal

Status (E/NE, FT/PT):
Non-exempt, Intern

Reports to:

Associate Counsel

Summary

Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community through basketball? Join the Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower!

Our Internship Program is a program crafted to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.

As the Business Affairs Intern, you'll provide support to our Business Affairs / Legal team through conducting legal research, as well as the revision of contracts and other strategic projects. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of our Internship Program, designed to provide college students and post graduate students with real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.

''Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.''

What you'll be doing
• Conducting legal research.
• Reviewing and analyzing contracts.
• Participating on strategic projects.
• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Business Affairs department to support and accelerate the rest of the organization.

What we're looking for
• A top-performing law student with a passion for sports.
• A strategic and creative thinker who enjoys collaborating with others in various departments.
• Hard-working, self-motivated worker who is proactive and has a positive attitude.
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor.
• Has reliable transportation to and from the Pistons Performance Center.
• Able to provide their own housing throughout the duration of the internship.

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.