Intern, Community Engagement - Spring Semester 2027
Department: Community Engagement • Supervisor: Director, Community Engagement • Classification: Non-Exempt • Type: Part‑Time, 29 hours/week (January – May)
About the role
The mission of the Boston Celtics internship program is to educate its participants in all aspects of operating a professional sports organization. Through observation and practical experience, interns learn how to function in a professional environment that requires a high energy level, the ability to perform under pressure, and the utilization of essential time management skills. Through these developments, the Boston Celtics strive to successfully prepare their interns to compete for positions in the professional sports industry.
Responsibilities
- Handle incoming Community Engagement inquiries
- Assist in fulfilling approved charitable donation requests
- Assist with department inventory and storage
- Assist with all Community Engagement programs and events
- Support 50/50 Raffle and other pre‑game and in‑game initiatives
- Support other events and projects as directed
Qualifications
- Result driven
- Personable
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a group
Requirements
- Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student
- Academic credit required
- Ability to work scheduled home games and events
Pay
Hourly rate: $15.00
Schedule
Part‑time, 29 hours per week, January through May. Must be available for scheduled home games and events.
About the company
Throughout the Boston Celtics’ storied history, they have long stood for equality and respect, including drafting the first African American player, hiring the first African American coach, and playing the first all‑Black starting five. The Celtics have won a record 18 NBA Championships spanning six decades, including eight in a row from 1959‑1966, and winning their most recent in 2024. In addition, 51 former Celtics players, management, coaches, or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The team has been operating under local ownership since 2002.