Intern, Corporate Partnership Activation
About the role
Join the Oklahoma City Thunder as a Corporate Partnership Activation Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting sponsor partnerships through activations, promotions, hospitality events, and partner assets. This semester-long internship is ideal for students interested in partnership activation, client engagement, marketing, and event coordination within a professional sports environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and review of partner assets
- Track and monitor partner elements including in-market promotions, in-game activations, website and broadcast features, signage, and community events
- Participate in department brainstorming sessions to support the development of partner hospitality and promotional items
- Absorb hospitality efforts for existing and prospective clients on game and event days
- Collaborate with Partnership Activation and other departments to support event logistics, including set-up, guest check-in, communication and post-event breakdown
- Support the Partnership Activation department in the development and facilitation of promotions and programs
- Perform administrative support tasks including filing and archiving
- Organize storage areas and assist with inventory tracking
- Participate in client meetings as requested
- Attend company-scheduled intern program events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship
Students pursuing a degree in Marketing or related field preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
Photography and Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus
Self-motivated with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting
Professional demeanor with a positive, team-oriented attitude
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
None specified
Benefits
Paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!
Pay
N/A
Schedule
25-29 hours per week and includes office hours, events, and game night responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and holidays
Additional Details
This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Manager, Partnership Activation.
The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel.
Physical responsibilities may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
The work environment may involve both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions, as well as exposure to loud crowd noise, amplified music, and flashing or strobe lighting during events and games.
This internship does not provide housing or transportation.
This internship position does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion.
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Application Instructions
None specified
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
RACE AND ETHNICITY
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
COMPENSATION
N/A
WORK HOURS
25-29 hours per week and includes office hours, events, and game night responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and holidays
WORK LOCATION
The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical responsibilities may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The work environment may involve both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions
EVENTS AND GAMES
Exposure to loud crowd noise, amplified music, and flashing or strobe lighting during events and games
Housing and Transportation
This internship does not provide housing or transportation
Full-Time Position Guarantee
This internship position does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion
RAVE CULTURE
Respect and Value Everyone