Intern - Corporate Partnerships

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

The Los Angeles Sparks are one of the inaugural teams in the WNBA, and the most-followed team in US women's sports. As the unprecedented growth of women's sports continues, we are seeking a self-starting, curious, dynamic team player to join our Corporate Partnerships for the Spring of 2024. This role will support all aspects of building impactful partnerships, from outreach to proposal development, to pitching/negotiation, to bringing the partnerships to life.

Key Program Benefits:
• Hands on experience with a professional sports team
• Virtual training sessions from leaders in the Sports Industry
• Training on sales process and client management
• Access to department leaders for resume review and interview prep

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist corporate partnerships department with day-to-day needs including graphic design, proposal ideation, and prospective partner research.
• Positively represent the Sparks at partner & community events
• Learn how to build and coordinate Corporate Partnerships working closely with Marketing, Community Relations, and Game Day Presentation teams to ensure strong and impactful partnerships.
• Grow professional client relationships by being present on partner calls to assist the partner development and partner marketing teams with note taking, research, and follow-up.
• Stay on top of trends and current events inside and outside the sports industry.
• Support research and prospecting for business development needs.
• Coordinate and oversee premium/promotional item inventory including gifting, new orders, shipments, and giveaways.
• Track partner assets and execution throughout the season and capture proof of performance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strength in building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• High energy with ability to remain focused in a remote work environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail in notetaking and follow-through
• Desire to think critically and creatively, outside the box.
• A positive and professional attitude at all times, in both internal relations and customer service
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must provide proof that you are eligible to receive college credit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to research on the internet easily.

This is an unpaid internship and is for individuals who will receive college credit only.

Please include answers to the following questions when submitting your application:
• Are you available to work between May-September 2024? If not, when do you return to school?
• When are you available to start?
• Are you located in California? If no, can you relocate?
• You understand this is a college credit Internship (no monetary compensation)?
• Are you available to work all Sparks Home Games and some office hours as need it?
• Are you available to attend Community Events?

Expected Availability:

Office Hours – up to 10 hours per week

Occasional Community and Outreach Hours – 5 to 10 hours a week

Full/Part time: Part time

Base Salary: College Credit only

Corporate Partnerships internship applications must be submitted by February 26th, 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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