Community Programs Intern

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 Community Programs 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 Community ProgramsIntern, you'll spend the 2025-2026 NBA Season assisting the Community Programs team with community engagement efforts.

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 Community Programs Intern, you will:

• Staff Rip City 50-50 raffle program at all Trail Blazers home games including technology set-up, volunteer training and management, in-game trouble shooting, and post-game reporting.
• Complete and track all 50-50 documentations for winners, nonprofit recipients and internal accounting.
• Monitor and report on 50-50 results game-by-game for the season.
• Fulfill, track and handle in-kind donations for nonprofit recipients and community events.
• Manage in-game auctions including promotions, bidding, processing payments, and delivering items to winners.
• Process, coordinate, and track giveaway inventory throughout the season to maintain accessibility for community partner donations.
• Lead planning and execution of inventory distribution at season-end community celebration.
• Support prep, execution, and follow up for community events including capturing supplies and signage, greeting guests, hosting stations, etc.
• Conduct miscellaneous online research for various department projects.
• Participate in additional administrative tasks for the Community Programs team.

Apply to be our next star if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Have volunteer and/or nonprofit experience working within a community.
• Have experience working with volunteers and/or are confident speaking to and leading groups.
• Are available to staff the 50-50 raffle 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.