Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Internships
Department: Community Programs
Job Type: Intern
Date Posted: May 1, 2025
Description
Shoot your shot and become a part of the team behind the team.
Our Alumni Relations internship is the opportunity you've been waiting for, so don't let the shot clock run out! Deadline to apply is May15th by 6 p.m. PST.
As our Alumni RelationsIntern, you'll spend the 2025-2026 NBA Season supporting Alumni Relations and Community Programs in the development and implementation of Alumni and Community Engagement initiatives.
About the Internship:
- Internship Duration: August 26,2025 to April 24, 2026, with the potential for an extension.
- Part-time Commitment: Expect to work an average of 28 hours per week.
- Location: Portland, Oregon; this is an on-site role, not remote.
- Industry: Dive into the dynamic world of Sports & Entertainment, gaining exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into what it truly means to be part of the team behind the team.
As our Alumni Relations Intern, you will:
- Provide regular administrative support to the Alumni Relations Program
- Assist with the distribution of gameday tickets, parking, and catering orders for all pre-season, regular season, and playoff home games
- Regularly update alumni database with current contact information, demographic, and personal notes
- Prepare departmental meeting documents and reports including bi-monthly committee meetings
- Project manage Alumni social media, website, and e-marketing content requests to ensure timely posting
- Assist with drafting social media posts and content creation on team’s social media platforms
- Assist in the collaboration and design of marketing materials including welcome back graphics, reunion itineraries, photo presentations, etc.
- Support Alumni reunions and hosted events with logistics, staffing, gifting, tracking, and reporting
- Lead alumni autograph signings and manage inventory and requests throughout the year
- Field phone calls and emails as related to Alumni Requests
- Assist with community events and alumni engagement during events
- Support game night staffing including pre-game engagements, suite visits, and special events
- Assistthe Community Programs teamwith alumni engagement, community events, and activations, as needed
Apply to be our next star if you:
- Are at least 18 years of age.
- Have experience working in college or professional sports
- Are available to staff Alumni and Community/DEI events pre, during, and post-game for all pre-season, regular season, and Playoff home games.
- Are proficient in working with different computer programs such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Build and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with a diverse group of people.
- Prioritize assignments, stay organized and have a sharp eye for detail. You are inventive and a quick learner.
- Are motivated, take initiative and can handle working on multiple projects at a time.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Bring a positive, upbeat demeanor every single day.
- Maintain a high-level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with sensitive or proprietary information.
- Possess the ability to lift 20-50 lbs.
- Are available to work a flexible schedule, which could include office hours, Trail Blazers home games, and evening/weekend responsibilities.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Rip City, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Internship Program Incentives:
- Pay: $21/hour
- Career development opportunities through Leadership Lunch & Learns, participation in company-wide initiatives and trainings, and a dedicated team of People & Culture professionals to support you through your entire internship.
- Group internship activities where all interns in differing departments participate in fun activities on and off campus.
- Participation in the end-of-season Internship Expo, an opportunity to further build your network and have the business to see your internship experience and projects highlighted.
- Plus, perks like discounted tickets to Blazer games, Rose Quarter events, and Regal Cinema, 50% off monthly TriMet passes, free employee parking, and more!
How to Stand Out: Next Steps for Applicants
Ready to score a slam dunk in your career? Here’s how to put your best foot forward:
⏱Apply on Time. Applications must be submitted by May 15th at 6pm Pacific Time.
Upload Your Resume. Although not required, resumes are strongly encouraged.
✨Share Your Why. Be prepared to answer a short answer question about why this opportunity matters to you – take time to make your response thoughtful and specific.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual phone inquiries or follow-up emails. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly.
Offers of employment are conditional upon the results of a background investigation. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.
The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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.