Sports Partnerships Intern: Live Events & Activation

UP CAP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship location at Indy

Spring 2027 internship term

Approximately 30–40 hours per week

Job summary

UP CAP is seeking an intern to support on-site activation work at Indiana Fever and Pacers games in Indianapolis. You will learn the brand objectives and help execute partner promotions during events, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic sports environment.

This role involves coordinating game-day activations, supporting day-to-day tasks, and collaborating with Activation Coordinators, Managers and Sales Directors to ensure timely delivery of sponsorship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college or university program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and ability to work well with others and take initiative.
• Ability to interact, collaborate, and communicate professionally and ethically with a broad range of people.
• Positive and hardworking personality.
• High-level planning, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to improve task resolution and department efficiencies.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal attributes.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and fast-paced environments.
• Innovative, positive, and a strong team player.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, and lift light to heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general set-up responsibilities at Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers home games.
• Understand the brand and business objectives of each Pacers and Fever Partner.
• Build work schedules for game day activations and ensure partner promotions are executed during events.
• Support day-to-day tasks and undertake projects as directed by Activation Coordinators, Managers, and Sales Directors.
• Ensure efficient and timely delivery of all sponsorship projects and initiatives.
• Assist in creating recap presentations following events and at the end of the season.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

UP CAP is seeking an intern to support on-site activation work at Indiana Fever and Pacers games in Indianapolis. You will learn the brand objectives and help execute partner promotions during events, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic sports environment.

This role involves coordinating game-day activations, supporting day-to-day tasks, and collaborating with Activation Coordinators, Managers and Sales Directors to ensure timely delivery of sponsorship initiatives.