Intern, Partner Development Spring 2027

Boston Celtics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Celtics offer a structured internship in Partner Development designed to educate participants across partnerships, sponsorships, and community programs. As a Partner Development Intern, you will assist with sponsor elements, activations, and reporting while gaining exposure to side events and asset management.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors or grads with strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities, who can contribute during home games and events from January

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Experience collaborating with teammates in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media, branding and activations for partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor execution of in-arena sponsored elements (e.g., LED Ring and Jumbotron Signage, replay bugs, etc.)
• Help execute partner activations, special events, and community-based programs
• Responsible for inventorying and the organization of CP merchandise, promotional items, and gifting
• Support in partner reporting (e.g., sourcing photos, assist in tracking assets, etc.)
• Develop and execute post event and activation recaps
• Conduct market research on other professional sports team's activations
• Responsible for partnership game night assets including but not limited to press banner, suites, and JetBlue Runway.
• Manage and host CP pregame groups as needed
• Collaborate to develop new ideas that support partnership sales, community outreach and youth basketball efforts
• Assist in organization and accessibility to Celtics brand assets

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team player

Partnership platforms knowledge

Customer service experience

Education

Junior or senior undergrad or grad student

Job description

Boston Celtics Job Posting

Job Title

Partner Development Intern

Department

Partner Development

Supervisor

Sr. Manager, Partner Development

Job Classification

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Part-Time, 29 Hours per Week (January - May)

Summary

The mission of the Boston Celtics internship program is to educate its participants in all aspects of operating a professional sports organization. Through observation and practical experience, interns learn how to function in a professional environment that requires a high energy level, the ability to perform under pressure and the utilization of essential time management skills. Through these developments, the Boston Celtics strive to successfully prepare their interns to compete for positions in the professional sports industry.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor execution of in-arena sponsored elements (e.g., LED Ring and Jumbotron Signage, replay bugs, etc.)
• Help execute partner activations, special events, and community-based programs
• Responsible for inventorying and the organization of CP merchandise, promotional items, and gifting
• Support in partner reporting (e.g., sourcing photos, assist in tracking assets, etc.)
• Develop and execute post event and activation recaps
• Conduct market research on other professional sports team's activations
• Responsible for partnership game night assets including but not limited to press banner, suites, and JetBlue Runway.
• Manage and host CP pregame groups as needed
• Collaborate to develop new ideas that support partnership sales, community outreach and youth basketball efforts
• Assist in organization and accessibility to Celtics brand assets

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written and time management skills
• Experience being an outstanding teammate
• General knowledge of partnerships platforms including social media, branding and activations
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Forward facing customer service experience is a plus

Requirements

• Must be a junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student
• Academic Credit
• Ability to work scheduled home games and events

Hourly Rate Range

$15.00

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About Company

Throughout the Boston Celtics’ storied history, they have long stood for equality and respect, including drafting the first African American player, hiring the first African American coach, and playing the first all-black starting five. The Celtics have won a record 18 NBA Championships spanning six decades, including eight in a row from 1959-1966, and winning their most recent in 2024. In addition, 51 former Celtics players, management, coaches, or staff have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The team has been operating under local ownership since 2002.