Intern, Partnerships & Commercial Strategy Spring 2027
About The Position
The Boston Celtics Partnership & Commercial Strategy Intern works with the Partner Development department to research partnership opportunities, support proposals and presentations, help develop creative activations, and contribute to the evaluation and improvement of existing partnerships. The role also contributes to marketing and revenue-driving strategies for the Celtics’ merchandising and youth basketball platforms and assists with partnership reporting and performance metrics. The internship program is intended to educate participants about operating a professional sports organization through observation and practical experience. Interns develop experience working in a high-energy professional environment that requires performing under pressure and using effective time-management skills. This internship is part-time, 29 hours per week, from January through May, and requires academic credit and availability to work scheduled home games and events.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student.
- Must receive academic credit for the internship.
- Ability to work scheduled home games and events.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Passion for sports and understanding of the sports industry, particularly basketball.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Research partnership opportunities by identifying best practices, performing category analysis, identifying innovative assets, and tracking sports and entertainment industry trends.
- Support the development of partnership proposals and presentations for potential and existing partners.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions for partnership activations and promotions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and data for partnership strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate existing partnerships and recommend improvements.
- Contribute to marketing and revenue-driving strategies for Celtics merchandising and youth basketball platforms.
- Assist with reports and performance metrics for partnership initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
