Corporate Partnerships Intern

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about sports, marketing, and business? Do you have a creative mindset and a drive to make an impact? The Smith Entertainment Group Corporate Partnerships Internship offers students a hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of professional sports. We’re looking for energetic, forward-thinking individuals who are eager to immerse themselves in the operations, marketing, and strategic planning that power our partnership success. 

This internship is ideal for self-starters who take initiative, thrive in collaborative environments, and are hungry to learn. Interns must be able to follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with precision, while also contributing fresh ideas and asking the right questions. The ideal candidate demonstrates extreme attention to detail, a willingness to take on new challenges each day, and the discipline to see projects through from concept to completion — all while maintaining professionalism and clear communication. This includes working closely with internal teams and sponsors to deliver best-in-class experiences that bring value to both our partners and our fans of the Utah Jazz (NBA) & Utah Mammoth (NHL). This internship will likely also require working game nights, during contracted partner events outside of the normal business hour scope of work. This internship is part-time and is expected to run from September 2026 - April 2027.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to Director of Operations in all events, sponsors of the night activations, other project management for asset execution
• Collaborate with Directors and Account Managers on ways to assist them in relationship building opportunities; delivering gifts to clients, etc.
• Become familiar with Corporate Partnerships technologies and seek new opportunities to report successful storylines internally with the Jazz organization, and externally with Jazz partners.
• Assist with the execution of game-day partnership assets and sponsor activations.
• Support the planning and implementation of contracted events and sponsor promotions.
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality materials including partnership pitch decks, renewal decks, midseason recaps, and annual reports.
• Aid in internal operational tasks that keep the Corporate Partnerships team running efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team on ongoing campaign ideation and strategy. Bring fresh marketing perspectives and pitch creative ideas that resonate with evolving fan expectations and sponsor needs.
• Take initiative daily to try new approaches, explore new tools, and help refine processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Relationships – Thrives in developing new relationships with businesses and individuals in traditional, creative and innovative ways.
• Team Mentality – Cares about the success of teammates as much as their own and demonstrates it through their actions.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in business, sports marketing, finance, communications, or a related field.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• A creative thinker who is excited to contribute new ideas and strategies.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed for games or events.
• Passion for sports and interest in building a career in the sports business industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

The Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and SEG reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.