Corporate Partnership Activation Intern (Spring 2027-Summer 2027)

Indiana Sports Corp; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana Sports Corp invites undergrad and grad students to join as Corporate Partnership Activation Intern for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027, based on business needs. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and execution of partner activation, with exposure to event operations, sponsorship decks, and ROI recaps.

On-site in Indianapolis, stipend provided per semester. You'll gain hands-on experience in not-for-profit sports partnerships, client communications, and data tracking across multiple

Responsibilities

• Assisting with corporate partnership activation planning and execution across multiple events
• Supporting partner fulfillment, including tracking deliverables and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Coordinating partner assets such as signage, promotions, and on-site activations
• Assisting with partner communications and relationship management efforts
• Maintaining and updating partnership tracking systems and databases
• Supporting community sponsorship initiatives tied to events
• Assisting in the creation of sponsorship pitch decks and partnership proposals
• Supporting the development of post-event recap decks highlighting partner ROI and impact
• Conducting prospect research and identifying potential corporate partners to support partnership growth

Job description

Indiana Sports Corp provides internship opportunities that immerse students in a professional working environment while introducing them to the not-for-profit industry. Internships are available based on business needs and can include event and volunteer operations; communications; marketing; graphic design; community engagement; sports tourism; business development; and finance. ISC’s fast paced and entrepreneurial working environment offers each intern a rich experience within his/her chosen area; however, interns are exposed to all functional areas of the company to reinforce the important role collaboration plays in a successful company.

Position Overview

The Corporate Partnership Activation Intern will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate partnership fulfillment and activation efforts for Indiana Sports Corp and its premier events over the course of 2 semesters, spring 2027 and summer 2027. This role will focus on delivering exceptional partner experiences, supporting partnership strategy, and ensuring contractual elements are executed.

This Internship Experience Will Include

• Assisting with corporate partnership activation planning and execution across multiple events
• Supporting partner fulfillment, including tracking deliverables and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Coordinating partner assets such as signage, promotions, and on-site activations
• Assisting with partner communications and relationship management efforts
• Maintaining and updating partnership tracking systems and databases
• Supporting community sponsorship initiatives tied to events
• Assisting in the creation of sponsorship pitch decks and partnership proposals
• Supporting the development of post-event recap decks highlighting partner ROI and impact
• Conducting prospect research and identifying potential corporate partners to support partnership growth

In addition, this internship provides the opportunity for students to assist with various Indiana Sports Corp projects. Projects include on-site event support, event operations, sponsor activation execution, meeting planning, research projects, administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate

Any undergraduate student who is currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university.

Graduate

Any student who has recently graduated from an accredited college or university or any student who is currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited graduate school.

Internship Details

Term: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027Start Date: January 19th, 2027

End Date: July 30th, 2027

Schedule: 4-5 days per week (approximately 30-40 hours/week)

Stipend: $2,000 per semester ($4,000 total for spring and summer), paid in installments throughout the internship.

Location: On-site - Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation or housing is not available

Deadline to apply: November 13th, 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.