Corporate Partnerships Intern – Sales & Engagement

Description

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! 

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.