Corporate Partnerships Intern

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow McLaren IndyCar in Indianapolis seeks a Corporate Partnerships Intern for spring 2027 (March–May). You’ll be at the heart of the Month of May, gaining a behind-the-scenes view of a world-class racing program and assisting with partner events, asset logistics, and sponsorship deliverables.

You'll support the partnerships team, manage communications with brands, and help prepare materials while collaborating with marketing and operations across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be able to receive college credit and be enrolled or recently graduated in a relevant program.
• Able to work office hours during weekdays and extended May session.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce CRM experience is a plus.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing partner events, hospitality suites, and garage tours.
• Support day-to-day communications with brands to meet sponsorship deliverables.
• Help with logistics of partner assets and VIP experiences.
• Support sales with partner research and industry trends.
• Create and maintain partner materials and presentations.
• Update Salesforce CRM with sales activity.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications and operations to fulfill partnerships.
• Attend client meetings and weekly marketing meetings as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Partnerships team.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce CRM

Education

Marketing / Sports Management / Communications / Business program

Job description

Arrow McLaren Is McLaren Racing’s IndyCar Team, Located In Indianapolis At Its New McLaren Racing Center Headquarters On The Northwest Side Of The City. By Joining Our Team, You'll Be Part Of An Exhilarating Racing Program That Aims To Set The Standard For High Performance In Sport.

Our Behaviors Define What Matters Most To Us

One Team - Embrace the Quest - No Dilution - Be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable - Never Stand Still - Go Again - Sweep the Floor

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Job Description

Arrow McLaren is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Partnerships Intern to join our team for the spring of 2027 (March - May). This isn't just a desk job; you will be at the heart of the "Month of May," getting a behind-the-scenes look at how a world-class racing team operates during the biggest spectacle in racing.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of partner events, hospitality suites, and garage tours during the Month of May
• Support the partnerships team in managing day-to-day communications with world-class brands to ensure all sponsorship deliverables are met
• Assist with the logistics of partner assets, including branded merchandise, credentials and VIP experiences
• Support the sales team by researching potential new partners and industry trends within the motorsports landscape
• Support the development and maintenance of partner-related materials, including presentations, proposal and recaps
• Support partnerships department with Salesforce CRM Sales updates
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, communications and operations to ensure successful partnership fulfillment
• Attend client meetings with department representatives as requested
• Attend and participate in weekly departmental marketing meetings as needed
• Provide general administrative support to the Corporate Partnerships team including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and maintaining records

Qualifications

• Must be able to receive college credit. Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Marketing, Sports Management, Communications, or Business program
• Ability to work office hours during the week in addition to extended hours during the Month of May (including weekends)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.