Corporate Partnerships (Sales & Engagement) Intern – Summer 2026
About The Position
Are you interested in joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower our community! Our Summer 2026 Internship Program is an 10-week program crafted to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits. We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!
Requirements
- College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, focusing on sales, marketing, sports business/management, or a related field.
- Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
- Must have experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and business writing.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
- Must be able to provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Monitor sports business news – trends, new asset categories, corporate activity, and identifying new avenues to build partner relationships.
- Research Corporate Partnership prospects, creating impactful sponsorship proposals, and reviewing sales process documents.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships team in day-to-day operations of executing and fulfilling contractually bound programming and asset management for team partners.
- Engage with partners and fans while assisting in onsite activations at each venue.
- Participate in Corporate Partnerships team meetings – brainstorm sessions, weekly team check-ins, pitch reviews, etc.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships team in day-to-day tasks and processes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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