Ticket Sales Intern - Spring 2027

Pacers Sports & Entertainment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Pacers Internship Program in Indianapolis offers hands-on experience in NBA ticket sales for Spring 2027. Interns will support the Ticket Sales team with administrative tasks, shadow sales reps on calls, at appointments, and at games and events.

Qualified candidates are college students (junior/senior/grad) with a drive to excel, strong attention to detail, and a flexible schedule. This paid internship emphasizes real-world learning and professional development in sports business.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to pursue a career in ticket sales after graduation.
• Competitive edge and drive to be the best.
• Ability to take initiative and help the franchise as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and insatiable work ethic.
• Flexible schedule; evenings and weekends required for games and events.
• Enrollment in college as junior/senior/graduate required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Ticket Sales reps on phones, appointments, and events.
• Support data entry and prepare invoices, flyers, and order forms.
• Research qualified leads and local businesses for sales outreach.
• Assist in planning and executing ticket sales events.
• Learn to maintain efficiency and accuracy in sales processes.

Skills

Ticket sales

Lead research

Communication

Detail oriented

Organization

Sales shadowing

Event staffing

Proactive initiative

Time management

Professionalism

Education

College student (junior/senior/graduate)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Archtics

Job description

Internship Term: Spring 2027 (January - May)

Internship Location: on-site in Indianapolis, IN

Anticipated Time Commitment: Opportunities available at approximately 20-25 hours per week, or approximately 40 hours per week

We’re Drafting & Developing the BEST:

Have you always dreamed of working for a professional sports franchise? Do you want to be the BEST in the NBA? If your answer is YES to these questions, then an internship with the Indiana Pacers Ticket Sales Department is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Start Here, Stay Here:

If you’re looking for an internship just to fulfill some needed credits in order to graduate, look for something else. Our internship program is all about preparing you for a career selling sports. We are hiring interns who are dedicated to our team.

If you’re interested in starting your career in ticket sales for an NBA franchise, this is your opportunity.

The Scouting Report

We are looking for the following qualities and characteristics in a Ticket Sales Intern:

• A strong desire to be in ticket sales after graduation
• A competitive edge that drives them to be the BEST
• Ability to take initiative to find ways to help the franchise regardless of how much or how little work there is to do
• Strong attention to detail
• Insatiable work ethic
• Neat and organized
• A true professional
• A positive attitude
• Coachable
• Interest in business
• This internship requires flexibility with work schedule. Interns will be required to work games and other company and sales events during the evening and weekend.

The Game Plan:

This is a great launching point to begin your career in sports ticket sales. You’ll learn how to help our Corporate Ticket Sales Managers and Group Event Specialists remain as efficient as possible. You’ll be doing a lot of their administrative work. Best of all, you’ll be able to get actual hands‑on sales experience as we allow you to shadow the Ticket Sales representatives on the phones, out of the office on appointments, and at different events during the season and during the off-season. This is a paid internship with flexible hours to accommodate your class schedule.

Game Recap Of Duties & Responsibilities

• Researching qualified leads.
• Researching local businesses, organizations, teams, etc.
• Mailing out large ticket blocks.
• Completing data entry utilizing Microsoft Excel and Archtics.
• Creating invoices, receipts, flyers, order forms, and more.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of ticket sales events.
• Shadowing ticket sales reps on the phones and on appointments.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

The Ticket Sales Intern must be enrolled in college course(s) as a junior, senior, or graduate student while maintaining an internship with the Indiana Pacers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Role Players Need Not Apply. We’re Looking for Future Hall of Famers!

We are working to develop the best ticket sales department in all of sports. Therefore, we will be very selective in who we add to our team. We’re looking for candidates who are competitive, detail oriented, coachable, and who have the desire to climb to the top of the industry. Are you ready to be our next All-Star?

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, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class sports and entertainment experiences while making a positive impact on our community. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we strive to exemplify our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Passion, and Excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to create memorable moments for our fans and foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence both on and off the court. Our purpose is Winning, Serving, and Entertaining.