Intern - Partnership Strategy & Service

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Player 15 Group Partnership Strategy & Service Intern

Player 15 Group HQ

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and PHX Arena.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, win championships, create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Player 15 Group Partnership Strategy & Service Intern to provide high-value support to partnership activations by assisting team members with managing activations and promotions during home games and supporting Strategy & Service representatives with account-specific needs. This role offers direct experience in client service, event execution, and cross-department collaboration, fostering a deeper understanding of partnership strategy and the skills needed to succeed in future roles.

What You Will Do:
• Support partnership activations on game days, including client hospitality, in-arena elements, and prizing for promotions
• Assist with pre- and post-gameday deliverables, including game prep, partner photo tagging, and digital signage tracking and reporting
• Provide support as needed for DTRs, ETWs, promotions, mascot appearances, and surprise & delight moments (following intake process)
• Shadow Partnership Strategy & Service representatives and assist on a number of partnerships, supporting preparation, delivery, and follow-up throughout the season
• Collaborate with internal departments and third-party vendors to support partner and department events, including player appearances, Fantasy Camps, B2B events, and VIP gameday experiences
• Participate in professional development workshops, a cohort Capstone Project, and other networking opportunities across Player 15 Group
• Maintain professional standards in all partner-facing interactions, communicate proactively with the Internship Program Manager, and ensure reliable attendance across office hours, home games, and assigned events
• Perform other duties as assigned (5–10%)

What We Need From Our Phoenix Mercury Partnership Strategy & Service Intern:
• Ability to multitask and handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Dependable and detail-oriented
• Must have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience/ Education Requirements:
• College degree – BA/BS or equivalent experience (preferred)

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Phoenix Suns Partnership Strategy & Service Intern to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• • • • • Perks:
• • • Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

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