Learning & Development Intern - Summer 2026

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 a 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

• Serve as a liaison between the Human Resources team and the Summer Internship Class, supporting communication, engagement, and learning experiences throughout the program.
• Assist with the design, coordination, and facilitation of the Summer Internship Program, including intern development sessions, leadership programming, and volunteer initiatives.
• Support the strategy, coordination, and execution of Learning & Development initiatives, including 313 University programs, people leader development, and professional skill-building sessions.
• Assist with learning operations   and systems, including maintaining training records, tracking participation, and supporting LMS administration and reporting.
• Help create, update, and organize learning materials, presentations, and development resources aligned with organizational competencies and career pathways.
• Support program evaluation efforts by collecting feedback, analyzing learning data, and assisting with post-session summaries and insights.

Requirements

• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Human      Resources, Communications, Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills and solid attention to detail. 
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are a self-starter, proactive, and possess a positive attitude. 
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Some interns must be      available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to commit to the 10-week season assignment 
• Must have reliable transportation to and from The Pistons Performance Center and 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.