Impact Marketing Intern

Brand: Trail Blazers
Category: Internships
Department: Brand Strategy&Marketing
Job Type: Intern
Date Posted: May 9, 2025

Description

Shoot your shot and become a part of the team behind the team.

OurImpact Marketing internship is the opportunity you've been waiting for, so don't let the shot clock run out! Deadline to apply is May 22nd by 6 p.m. PST.

As our Impact MarketingIntern, you'll spend the 2025-2026 NBA Season helping plan and implement impact marketing initiatives to help grow Trail Blazers brand affinity and deepen connections with marginalized communities that are currently underrepresented within our fanbase.

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 Impact Marketing Intern, you will:

• Oversee the Rip City Kids Club, including developing monthly newsletters, maintaining the headquarters, implementing events, communicating with software company, coordinating the fulfillment of prizes and more.
• Coordinate and lead fan and community-related event tabling in our NBA home market.
• Coordinate and implement monthly fan-facing events with local small businesses.
• Assist with planning and execution of month and game-specific Cultural Celebrations, season-long initiatives and more.
• Assist with the development and delivery of marketing assets using project management software.
• Assist with adding content and messaging on Impact websites.
• Assist with omnichannel marketing campaigns for impact marketing initiatives.
• Research and identify new youth and fan engagement opportunities to achieve department goals.
• Coordinate storage and tracking inventory giveaways, prizes, and marketing assets.
• Provide general support to the Impact Marketing department and organization as needed.

Apply to be our next star if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Are in the process of or have recently obtained a degree in Hospitality, Communications, Business, or a related degree with transferrable skills.
• Are passionate about social impact, youth initiatives, sustainability, or purpose-driven marketing with a creative mindset.
• Are comfortable representing the brand at community events.
• Have experience leading and professionally speaking to varying group sizes in dynamic environments.
• Have copywriting and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling marketing messages.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on a team with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with sensitive or proprietary information.
• Can move around campus and events, bend, reach, and lift materials that are 20-50lbs.
• Possess a strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and trends in digital marketing.
• 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 22 at 6pm Pacific Time.

Upload Your Resume. Although not required, resumes are strongly encouraged.

✨Tell Us 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.