Corporate Partnerships Intern

The 3-time WNBA Champions Los Angeles Sparks are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Intern for the 2025 WNBA season. This internship program is a hands-on opportunity for students to build their work experience and learn the behind-the-scenes operations of a WNBA Corporate Partnerships team. This role will support all aspects of building impactful partnerships, from outreach to proposal development, to pitching and negotiation, and to bringing the partnerships to life. Through hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities, our goal is to provide aspiring professionals with the tools they need to launch their career in sports. This intern position will report under the direction of the Manager of Partner Activation and VP of Partnerships.

This is a non-paid internship and is for individuals who will receive college credit.

KEY PROGRAM BENEFITS:

• ·Career-related hands-on experience with a professional sports team
• An inside look at the Corporate Partnerships department, events, game day responsibilities and learning from industry professionals
• Training sessions on sales processes and client management from leaders in the sports industry
• Access to department leaders for resume review and interview prep
• Opportunity to explore different avenues of the sports industry through access to various departments
• This is a fun, fast-paced internship that will add real work experience to your resume as well as your coursework

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist corporate partnerships department with day-to-day needs including graphic design, proposal ideation, and prospective partner research.
• Positively represent the Sparks at partner & community events
• Learn how to build and coordinate Corporate Partnerships working closely with Marketing, Community Relations, and Game Day Presentation teams to ensure strong and impactful partnerships
• Grow professional client relationships by being present on partner calls to assist the partner development and partner marketing teams with note taking, research, and follow-up
• Stay on top of trends and current events inside and outside the sports industry
• Support research and prospecting for business development needs
• Coordinate and oversee premium/promotional item inventory including gifting, new orders, shipments, and giveaways
• Track partner assets and execution throughout the season and capture proof of performance
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must be enrolled in a college or university
• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution
• Must provide proof that you are eligible to receive college credit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to research on the internet easily
• Strength in building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Exceptional attention to detail in notetaking and follow-through
• Desire to think critically and creatively, outside the box
• A positive and professional attitude at all times, in both internal relations and customer service
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have availability for majority of Sparks home games
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays is a priority

EXPECTED AVAILABILITY:

• Office Hours – up to 10 hours per week
• Occasional Community and Outreach Hours – 5 to 10 hours a week

Please include answers to the following questions when submitting your application.

• Do you acknowledge and understand this is an unpaid, college credit Internship?
• Are you a rising sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution?
• Are you located in Los Angeles, California? If no, are you willing to relocate for the duration of this internship?
• Are you available for this internship between May 12th-September 12th?
• If answered no to the question above, please provide your availability timeframe.
• Are you available to work majority of Sparks home games and some office hours as needed?

The application period for the Corporate Partnerships internship program is open until May 7, 2025.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.