Intern, GPS

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Player 15 Group Partnership Strategy & Service Intern to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will provide high-value support to partnership activations by assisting team members with managing activations and promotions during home games and supporting Strategy & Service representatives with account-specific needs. This role offers direct experience in client service, event execution, and cross-department collaboration, fostering a deeper understanding of partnership strategy and the skills needed to succeed in future roles.

Your role on the team:

• Execute partnership activations on game days across the Suns, Valley Suns, and Mercury, owning client hospitality, in-arena elements, and promotional prizing from setup through delivery
• Drive pre- and post-gameday operations, including game prep, partner photo tagging, and digital signage tracking and reporting — the details that keep a partnership running
• Assist on drive-to-retail and enter-to-win promotions, mascot appearances, and surprise & delight moments, gaining direct experience in how partner requests are built and delivered
• Shadow Partnership Strategy & Service representatives across the Suns and Valley Suns and apply a structured partnership framework to a real portfolio of accounts — from prep through delivery through follow-up
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments and third-party vendors on high-profile partner and department events, including player appearances, Fantasy Camps, B2B events, and VIP gameday experiences
• Build fluency across the full partnership lifecycle, from prospecting through renewal, through a workshop series led by GPS strategists
• Own and deliver an individual Capstone Project — stepping into a Partnership Strategy & Service role to build a real partnership recommendation and present it directly to GPS leadership
• Represent Player 15 Group professionally in all partner-facing interactions, with reliable attendance across office hours, home games, and assigned events
• Perform other duties as assigned (5–10%)

Your Skills and Experience:

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting demands
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work
• Dependable and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong customer service instincts and professionalism in partner-facing interactions
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve on the fly
• Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills
• Availability to work all home games, including evenings and weekends

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• Enrolled in or have completed a BA/BS program, preferably in Sports Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)