Brand: Rip City Management
Category: Internships
Department: Facility Operations
Job Type: Intern
Date Posted: May 9, 2025
Description
Shoot your shot and become a part of the team behind the team.
OurSustainability 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 SustainabilityIntern, you'll spend the 2025-2026 NBA Season at the forefront of our mission to go green!
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 Sustainability Intern, you will:
- Support project tracking and implementation of 2030 organizational sustainability goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute sustainability training (including recycling training and building energy management) for staff.
- Manage and curate content for employee education on our sustainability Slack channel and SharePoint employee resource page.
- Track and monitor energy, water, waste, and transportation data for the Rose Quarter Campus for budgeting/forecasting and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Support waste management operations including sorting operations for compost sorting, our reusable serviceware program (Rip City Reuse), and procurement of environmentally preferrable products.
- Track opportunities, complete milestones, and update performance tracker for Energy Trust of Oregon Strategic Energy Management Program.
- Support documentation of the buildings’ WELL Health-Safety and LEED certifications.
- Support and lead sustainability campaigns for in-game fan engagement and planning efforts for our annual Green Game.
Apply to be our next star if you:
- Are at least 18 years of age.
- Are a self-starter
- Have skills to create and manipulate complex Excel spreadsheets
- Have experience with data analysis
- Are familiar with LEED green building rating system
- Are highly organized, with outstanding record-keeping abilities
- Have a passion for sustainability and educating others
- Keep up to date on current industry trends and legislation
- Can communicate complex sustainability topics in a simplified manner to the public
- 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.
✨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.