Intern, Community Engagement

Memphis Grizzlies•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Memphis Grizzlies is looking for a Full-Time Intern to join the Community Engagement team. We are actively committed to helping strengthen communities across the Mid-South region, and through the work of our Community Engagement team, we leverage the power of sports to address important social issues in education, service, and health and fitness. The Community Engagement Intern will promote and support the mission and needs of the organization by assisting with program planning, event implementation, and departmental needs. This position reports to the Director, Community Engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in computer programming including MSWord, Office, and Excel.
Organized and detail oriented with impeccable time management skills.
Team player with strong administrative skills and customer service focus.
Flexible schedule to include working game nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and execution for all Grizzlies community initiatives, including but not limited to our core areas of focus Education, Service, and Health and Fitness
Provide administrative support for the department which includes event tracking, calendar updates that are reported to NBA league office, creating templates and outlines for events
Manage in-kind donations program: track, process, and fulfill requests on a monthly basis. Provide monthly/yearly summaries for all donations
Assist with the distribution of Grizz Ticket Assist to nonprofit organizations and local schools
Assist with courtside experiences, in arena programs and special events
Research and document best practices among professional sports teams as they relate to programs and issues relevant to our community platform
May support education programs, as needed
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry leading health coverage
Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace
Team Store Discounts
Happy Hours and other fun activities
Qualified parking and game night meals
NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Recognition Programs
Generous paid holidays, including but not limited to, MLK Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and more
Gain coveted work experience
Develop and refine skills applicable to future careers
Establish and foster critical networking connections
Gain confidence and master professional soft skills