Corporate Partnerships Internship (Spring 2027)

Pittsburgh Penguins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Intern to support the sales, activation and marketing efforts for current and potential partners at PPG Paints Arena. This paid internship provides hands-on experience within a professional sports organization.

You will help identify trends, generate leads, create proposals, and assist with activation in-arena during games and events, while developing skills in communication, presentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of college or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena.
• Availability to work 30-40 hours per week, including game nights and weekends.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Partnerships team in all areas of the sales and activation process.
• Identify industry trends and brands investing in sports partnerships.
• Generate new leads through prospect, market, and category research.
• Assist in creating partnership proposals with guidance from the Partnerships team.
• Assist in developing and executing fully integrated marketing campaigns for partners.
• Build activation recaps with key metrics using sponsorship valuation and reporting software.
• Support partner activation in-arena during games, including setup and takedown.
• Participate in department meetings and partner calls/meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Coordinator, Partnership Marketing

Location: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Status: Paid Internship, Part-Time, In-Person

Schedule: Flexible scheduling within 30-40 hours per week, including availability during day and evening hours, game nights, weekends, and select non-hockey events.

Compensation: $10/hour

Overview

The Corporate Partnerships Intern will assist in the service of all current and potential corporate partners. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate partnership sales, operations, and marketing within a professional sports organization.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Sales & Research

• Support the Corporate Partnerships team in all areas of the sales and activation process.
• Identify industry trends and brands that are actively investing in sports partnerships.
• Generate new leads for the Partnership Sales team through prospect, market, and category research.
• Assist in creating partnership proposals with guidance from the Partnerships team.

Partnership Marketing & Activation

• Assist the Partnership Marketing team in developing and executing fully integrated marketing campaigns for partners.
• Build activation recaps with proof-of-performance imagery and key metrics using sponsorship valuation and reporting software.
• Support partner activation implementation in-arena during games, including setup and takedown.
• Participate in select department meetings, brainstorming sessions, and select partner calls/meetings.

Partnership Operations & Fulfillment

• Create and maintain various tracking systems for all Partnership contracts and assets, including radio, signage, print, tickets, suites, and autographed items.
• Assist in the fulfillment of all autographed merchandise requests for the organization.
• Assist with various non-hockey events off-site and at PPG Paints Arena.
• Perform various office tasks, including preparing overnight mailings, copying, binding reports, and proofreading.

Special Projects & Professional Development

• Lead or support special projects.
• Learn corporate partnership sales and marketing strategies used by an NHL team to generate revenue for the organization.
• Develop a working understanding of partnership sales, operations, and marketing tactics that deliver value to both the partner and the organization.
• Strengthen professional skills in communication, presentation, networking, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have completed at least two years of college or demonstrate equivalent education, training, or relevant experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena.
• Availability to work 30-40 hours per week, including game nights and weekends.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in sports business, partnership marketing, sales, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong research and presentation skills.
• Interest in corporate partnerships and sponsorship activation.

Penguins Internship Program Information

Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026

Application Review: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with initial communication by Friday, October 30th, at the latest.

Anticipated Internship Term: January 11th, 2027 - April 16th, 2027

Course Credit: Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.

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.