Intern - Operations

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Summary

Are you interested in joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission.

Our 2023 Fall Internship Program is a 8-month program crafted to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. As the Operations Intern, you will be supporting all aspects of the Operations Department with the primary responsibility of managing events for the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Cruise. Responsibilities include coordinating sales and marketing activation events with each facilities operation's teams for NBA and G-League events.

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

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:
• Assist with and manage Detroit Pistons events at LCA
• Assist with and manage events at the Pistons Performance Center
• Assist operation leaders with special projects
• Support PPC (Pistons Performance Center) Ownership projects-process submittals, coordinate access
• Coordinate internal Event activity with Event Ops'
• Assist in organizing and planning 23/24 Detroit Pistons and Cruise Season Food and Beverage initiatives
• Participates in Safety Team Meetings and assist as needed

What we're looking for:
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months focusing on operations, sport management or a related field
• Excellent relationship-building skills and enjoys working with others, but also maintains strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and a shown ability to balance multiple priorities, processes, and data
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Tact and grit in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team building and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle highly confidential information is required
• Able to work a varying work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Candidates must be able to receive directions and requests from multiple sources and effectively prioritize their work.
• Ability to work long hours on event days and be able to lift 25-35 lbs.

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

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.