Intern, Community Engagement

Player 15 Group • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center, is seeking an experienced and motivated Intern, Community Engagement. Based in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group describes its culture as passionate, creative, innovative, collaborative, and people-first.

The intern will support community engagement, event execution, nonprofit partnerships, Foundation operations, and NBA All-Star planning for the Player 15 Group Foundation and broader community initiatives. The role also contributes to department-wide efforts and may include other duties and special projects as assigned.

The team works in an in-person collaborative environment and values initiative, ownership, and teamwork. Benefits and perks may vary based on employment status and eligibility.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort interacting with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, volunteers, and internal stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
• Positive attitude and passion for community impact and teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and community events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, Foundation, and NBA All-Star community initiatives and events.
• Coordinate the Tickets for Kids (T4K) and Community Ticket Programs, including nonprofit communication, fulfillment, reporting, and distribution.
• Respond to One Fan at a Time community requests and assist with fulfillment and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain donation inventory, promotional items, giveaway assets, and autograph inventory.
• Organize and maintain department storage spaces, event supplies, and program materials.
• Manage internal and external community communications.
• Assist with department calendars, planning documents, and tracking upcoming activities to provide visibility across the organization.
• Support volunteer events with logistics, registration, check-in, reporting, and event execution.
• Assist with game-night community activations and Foundation fundraising initiatives.
• Provide operational support for NBA All-Star community programming and legacy initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time, and company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match.
• Team member experiences throughout the year, including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, and ice cream trucks.
• Team swag throughout the year and employee discounts at the Team Shop and online store.
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available.
• Access to a full fitness center with locker rooms and showers, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, a pickleball court, a golf simulator and putting green, an on-site cafeteria, and collaborative gathering spaces.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed