Paid Intern - Fan Development

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

The Fan Development Intern will support marketing efforts that strengthen the Washington Wizards brand through NBA league-wide platforms, community outreach, fan engagement programs, player/alumni engagement, and more.

Do you have experience in community outreach and are passionate about positively impacting the DMV through sports? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support execution of NBA League-wide social responsibility programs such as Hoops for Troops, Opening Night, MLK game, Black History Month, Season of Giving, and more.
• Assist with the maintenance and distribution of our ''Community Ticket'' program through direct contact with participating groups.
• Manage the donation request form and incoming mail including correspondence regarding non-profit group tickets, auction tickets, give-a-ways, and donations.
• Respond to fan mail and requests for team items.
• Accurately update and track all Wizards player and alumni appearances.
• Collaborate in brainstorms and standard process research to aid the creation of new programs and enhance current programs to be implemented throughout the season.
• Provide game day coverage for events such as alumni appearances, pregame events, and more.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Dedicated, outgoing, hard-working, punctual, dependable, and a great teammate.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; creative.
• Ability to multi-task; detail driven; fast learner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and social media.
• General knowledge of professional sports.
• Reliable transportation and housing in the DC metro area.

Pay Rate: $17.50 USD/hour.