Summer Intern - Corporate Partnerships Solutions

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Position Title: Corporate Partnerships Intern – Partnership Solutions
Circle: Corporate Partnerships
Status (E/NE; FT/PT): Non-Exempt; Intern
Reports to: Director, Corporate Partnership Strategy & Creative
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Summary

Are you looking to join 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 Summer 2024 Internship Program is a 10-week 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.

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.

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:
• Support the Corporate Partnerships Solutions team in day-to-day tasks and processes, including graphic design, document production, and product development.
• Provide support for sales enablement materials such as brand and category infographics, and interdepartmental creative materials.
• Create and maintain ''best of'' photo archive for use in support of existing and prospective business opportunities.
• Lead curation and maintenance of case study library.
• Actively participate in Corporate Partnerships team meetings – brainstorm sessions, weekly team check-ins, pitch reviews, etc.
• Keep track of creative inspiration and new ideas both within and outside of the industry.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, focusing on sales, marketing, sports business/management, or a related field.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
• Must have experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and business writing.
• 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 Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
• Must be able to provide your 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 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.