Summer Paid Intern - Partnership Activation
NBA
Sacramento, CAThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
Title: Partnership Activation Intern
Department: Partnership Services
Reports To: Sr. Partnership Activation Manager
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance to the Partnership Marketing department in all areas including, but not limited to, partner activation, partner experiences, and day-to-day business operations. The Activation Intern will be highly organized, professional, team-focused, passionate, collaborative, positive and be able to think on their feet.
Program Timeline: June - August 2026
Key Responsibilities:
• • Contribute to the department’s strategic goals through supporting team member requests and completing assigned tasks
• Assist with planning, preparing and executing events in-arena and in the community
• Aid in the brainstorming of strategies including unique activations, community tie ins, etc.
• Utilize metric databases and assist in creation of Canva and PowerPoint deck presentations and recaps
• Manage partnership assets, photo databases, and tracking documents
• Participate in event-day responsibilities such as photography, client greeting and escorting, activation support and inventory management
• Organize event day tracking documents and assist Account Managers with event-day preparation
• Support Partnership Marketing team with client requests
• Assist with partnership promotion prize and gifting fulfillment
• Join bi-weekly meetings and support cross-departmental work
• Various other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• • An interest in gaining experience in sponsorship, partnership activation, or experiential marketing
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and anticipate projects
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be service-oriented, committed to teamwork and catering to the customer
• Capable of working extended hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Working knowledge of photography and photoshop would be a plus, but is not required
To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:
• • Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week
Salary/Benefits
$17.50
- 17.50
per hour
$17.50 - $17.50 /hour USD
Benefits
• California Paid Sick Leave
• Discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise
• Free parking