Intern - Community Relations

Job Description

Are you looking to joining 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 2022 Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program designed 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.

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 Basketball for All summer program, Pistons Fit Summer Series, and 3 on 3 Tournament
• Help in preparing for the upcoming season
• Assist with donation requests, filling promotional requests for player's basketball camps, and other daily tasks, as assigned.

What we're looking for:
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management or a related field.
• A GPA of 3.0 or above is strongly preferred.
• Must be flexible and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• 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.
• Ability to commit to the full 12-week assignment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Pistons Performance Center.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g69q40-18-116-118-198-42 in your application.