Community Relations Intern

Milwaukee Bucks, LLC.•Oshkosh, WI

2h•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Herd is looking for a passionate community relations intern for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA G League season! Work in a fast-paced environment and learn the ins and outs of community relations in the sports industry. The intern will be assisting the community relations and public relations departments with their day-to-day operations on a wide range of projects, including digital initiatives, community relations, and public relations activities that maintain the continuity and integrity of the Milwaukee Bucks brand and its various entities, including Wisconsin Herd, Fiserv Forum and Deer District. The intern must be available to provide support for all home Wisconsin Herd games, as needed for the 2026-27 season. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and hardworking with superior communication skills. Previous sports experience is not required but is a plus. The community relations intern will divide time between office hours and game functions.

Requirements

Ideal candidate is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
High proficiency in both written and verbal communication
Excellent customer service skills that showcase positivity and enthusiasm
Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Capacity to think creatively and contribute new insights
Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of responsibilities on deadline
Think and react quickly and appropriately to unpredictable situations
Work all Wisconsin Herd home games, including weekends and holidays
Knowledge of basketball, able to understand basketball statistics
Available to work 20+ hours a week (including assigned game coverage)
You are enrolled in a college or university and are an upcoming junior or senior
Studying for a degree in Communications/PR, Journalism, and sport management preferred, with a desire to work in sports
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer skills

Nice To Haves

Previous sports experience is not required but is a plus

Responsibilities

Help implement the Wisconsin Herd’s community relations initiatives, including orchestrating community visits/appearances, handling theme jersey auctions, fulfilling donation requests, assisting with the 50/50 raffle, etc.
Research community events and calendars to incorporate Herd activation
Serve as team’s mascot handler at events as needed
Assist with Herd games, events, or promotions on nights and weekends
Build and enhance relationships with nonprofit groups via frequent outbound telephone efforts
Create and update theme jersey auction webpages while assisting in responding to requests and distribution
Assist with Wisconsin Herd Pro Shop by monitoring inventory, fulfilling orders and processing sales
Create and monitor gameday credentials
Monitor news stories and share internally with staff
Assist broadcast partner as assigned
Basic office duties and other responsibilities as assigned