Summer Intern - Community & Social Responsibility

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Position Title: Intern, Community & Social Responsibility
Function: Community & Social Responsibility
Status (E/NE, FT/PT): Non-exempt, Intern
Reports to: Manager, Community & Social Responsibility

Summary

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.

As the Community & Social Responsibility Intern for Detroit Pistons and Motor City Cruise, you will assist in impacting the community through a commitment to education and mentoring, health and fitness, military recognition, and basic needs as well as NBA and G-League sponsored program and player charities.
We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

What you'll be doing
• Assist with off-season community events which will include planning, setup, budgeting and execution of CSR events
• Assist Foundation Manager with the facilitation of the Basketball for All Neighbors Program
• Help CSR team plan for upcoming NBA season
• Track and record all purchase orders and check requests for the department
• Assist with fundraising efforts and community programs for the Detroit Pistons Foundation and Motor City Cruise, including but not limited to online auction fundraising, following bidding trends and acquiring items to maximize fundraising potential
• Handle in-kind donation program for local non-profit organizations and company affiliates
• Aide members of the department with all other projects, as assigned

What we're looking for
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• Must be flexible and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Some interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Pistons Performance Center.
• Must be able to provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.