Basketball Operations Game Day Intern

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans • Metairie, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Orleans Pelicans are seeking a Basketball Operations Intern to support our Player Development staff during the 2026-2027 basketball season. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about player development, has strong interpersonal skills, and thrives in both administrative and customer-facing settings. This position is part-time, seasonal and will work nights, weekends and holidays based on the Pelicans home game schedule.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (completed Bachelor's degree and actively pursuing Master's degree is preferred).
• Previous experience in sports and/or customer service strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and interactions with discretion.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work all home games and assigned events.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated interest in player development and engagement
• Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
• High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented “winning” mindset

Responsibilities

• Assist Player Development staff with administrative and operational tasks
• Ability to attend all Pelicans home games
• Support family check-in on game days, including greeting and escorting families to seats and the family room.
• Serve as a runner for back-of-house and player development needs during games and events.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to players, families, and staff while maintaining strict discretion.
• Communicate effectively with players, staff, and family members.
• Manage minor issues with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Support setup and breakdown of meal spaces and daycare
• Support BBO events as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level