Basketball Operations Game Day Intern

Reports to: Director, Player Programming/Team Development

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Part-time, seasonal, hourly

Application deadline: Rolling Application

Work Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

Our Mission and Your Impact:

The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans proudly represent both the NFL and NBA, using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values—community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence—we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.

Position Summary:

The New Orleans Pelicans are seeking a Basketball Operations Intern to support our Player Development staff during the 2026-2027 basketball season. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about player development, has strong interpersonal skills, and thrives in both administrative and customer-facing settings. This position is part-time, seasonal and will work nights, weekends and holidays based on the Pelicans home game schedule (view the schedule here).

What you will be doing:

• Assist Player Development staff with administrative and operational tasks
• Ability to attend all Pelicans home games
• Support family check-in on game days, including greeting and escorting families to seats and the family room.
• Serve as a runner for back-of-house and player development needs during games and events.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to players, families, and staff while maintaining strict discretion.
• Communicate effectively with players, staff, and family members.
• Manage minor issues with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Support setup and breakdown of meal spaces and daycare
• Support BBO events as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (completed

• Bachelor's degree and actively pursuing Master's degree is preferred).
• Previous experience in sports and/or customer service strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and interactions with discretion.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work all home games and assigned events.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated interest in player development and engagement

All Candidates Should Have:

• Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
• High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented “winning” mindset

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

The New Orleans Pelicans are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for candidates and employees regardless of their membership in any protected classifications. The Pelicans will not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, and pregnancy), religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other legally protected class under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This anti-discrimination policy applies with respect to all employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge. The Pelicans are committed to equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act and state law.  If you feel you need an accommodation for a disability, please inform us.  Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  If you request an accommodation, it is essential that you participate fully in the interactive process.