People & Culture Intern

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

Description

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

Our People & Culture internship is the opportunity you've been waiting for, so don't let the shot clock run out! Deadline to apply is May22ndby 6 p.m. PST.

As our People & Culture Intern, you’ll spend the 2025–2026 NBA season supporting the core functions of our People & Culture team—including HR operations, talent acquisition, and systems and process improvements. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work of a People & Culture team, including data integrity, recruiting coordination, internal documentation, and policy support—all while learning the skills to become a trusted partner to people leaders and employees.

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 P&C Intern, you will:

• Monitor the P&C inbox and respond to basic inquiries, escalating requests to the appropriate People & Culture team members.
• Support the integrity of employee records by assisting with data entry, validation, updates, and regular audits.
• Help with job postings, candidate interview scheduling, and pre-boarding coordination.
• Assist with projects that enhance HR systems and internal processes, including documentation updates and workflow improvements.
• Support the creation and organization of internal resources such as SOPs, training tools, and reference materials.
• Generate simple reports and queries to assist in data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with team members on cross-functional People & Culture initiatives.
• Shadow and learn from P&C team members to build foundational skills in employee support, people advising, and HR business partnership.
• Gain exposure to how P&C partners advise managers and support employee needs, helping build the foundation for a future HR generalist or business partner role.
• Support communications and interactions between the People & Culture team and employees/managers to better understand the role of HR as a strategic partner.
• Participate in team check-ins and HR meetings to observe how People & Culture professionals support, coach, and collaborate with leaders and staff.
  

Apply to be our next star if you:

• Are at least 18 years of age.
• Are pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field—or have equivalent work experience.
• Can handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Have a desire to learn how HR practices come to life in a fast-paced, people-centered organization.
• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Are curious and willing to take initiative in improving processes.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• 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 22ndat 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.