Community Programs Internship

Become a part of the team behind the team.

Tip off your careers with the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter where we do more than basketball! We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court.    We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Community Programs Intern, you will spend the 2023-2024 NBA Season assisting the Community Programs team with community engagement efforts.

Shoot your shot and land an internship that will have you feeling like a champion! Our Community Programs internship is the opportunity you've been waiting for, so don't wait around! Deadline to apply is April 21st.

As our Community Programs Intern, you will:

• Staff Rip City 50-50 raffle program at all Trail Blazers home games including technology set-up, volunteer training and management, in-game trouble shooting, and post-game reporting.
• Complete and track all 50-50 documentations for winners, nonprofit recipients and internal accounting.
• Monitor and report on 50-50 results game-by-game for the season.
• Fulfill, track and handle in-kind donations for nonprofit recipients and community events.
• Manage in-game auctions including promotions, bidding, processing payments, and delivering items to winners.
• Process, coordinate, and track giveaway inventory throughout the season to maintain accessibility for community partner donations.
• Lead planning and execution of inventory distribution at season-end community celebration.
• Support prep, execution, and follow up for community events including capturing supplies and signage, greeting guests, hosting stations, etc.
• Conduct miscellaneous online research for various department projects.
• Participate in additional administrative tasks for the Community Programs team.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Volunteer and/or nonprofit experience working within a community.
• Have experience working with volunteers and/or are confident speaking to and leading groups.
• Are available to staff the 50-50 raffle pre, during, and post-game for all pre-season, regular season, and Playoff home games.
• Are proficient working in different computer programs such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
• Build and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Prioritize assignments, stay organized and have a sharp eye for detail. You are inventive and a quick learner.
• Are motivated, take initiative and can handle working on multiple projects at a time.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Bring a positive, upbeat demeanor every single day.
• Maintain a high-level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with sensitive or proprietary information.
• Possess the ability to lift 20-50 lbs.
• Are available to work a flexible schedule, which could include office hours, Trail Blazers home games, and evening/weekend responsibilities.

Internship Program Incentives:

• Pay: $20/hour
• An in-depth, paid internship that goes through the entire season with exposure to the behind the scenes of the Sports & Entertainment world, seeing what it’s really like to be on the team behind the team.
• Career development opportunities through monthly Leadership Lunch & Learns, participation in company-wide initiatives and trainings, and a dedicated team of People & Culture professionals to support you through your entire internship.
• Group internship activities where all interns in differing departments participate in fun activities on and off campus.
• Participation in the end-of-season Internship Expo, an opportunity to further build your network and have the business to see your internship experience and projects highlighted.
• Plus, perks like discounted tickets to Blazer games, Rose Quarter events, and Regal Cinema, 50% off monthly TriMet passes, free employee parking, and more!

Offers of employment are conditional upon proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approval of a medical or religious exemption and accommodation from the company and the results of a background investigation. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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

Next Steps for Applicants

Ready to score a slam dunk in your career? Don't wait around - opportunities like this don't come knocking twice - apply to our Community Programs internship by April 21st. No need to stress about a cover letter - just shoot us your resume and you're good to go.

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