Community Intern (Mavs Foundation) - (SEASONAL)
Dallas Mavericks
Internship
On-site
Dallas, Texas, United States
Community Relations, College Credit, Professional Sports, Basketball
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dallas Mavericks are looking for qualified applicants to experience a professional work environment by assisting the Community Relations & Mavs Foundation Department with a variety of independent and group projects.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:
- October 6, 2025 – April 30, 2026. (duration may change because of performance and/or business needs)
- Mandatory In-Person Internship Development Session (Once a month)
- Must be able to work 29 hours per week (3-4 day/wk.), which may include nights and weekends as needed.
JOB FUNCTION:
- Assist with a wide variety of community relations projects that drive brand awareness and community impact.
- Perform daily office duties as assigned by the CR Manager, Coordinator and Vice President including copy writing, client correspondence, assistance with Excel reports and compiling data.
- Assist with Community Relations/Mavs Foundation initiatives including community programs, nonprofit partnerships, fundraisers, event planning and employee service projects.
- Assist with special programs and projects including Jr. NBA basketball clinics, Community Ticket Block donations, Mavs Reading Challenge, Science of Basketball programming and executing donation requests.
- Management and organization of signed-item inventory, Community Relations warehouse and giveaways.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function as well as the following:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint a must.
- Working knowledge of the Dallas Mavericks and NBA.
- Must have strong writing and editing ability as well as excellent verbal communication.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to prioritize within in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to communicate and engage with fans with a customer first attitude.
- Must be highly motivated, goal oriented, and a self-starter.
- Handle confidential information in a professional manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be a current college Sophomore, Junior, or Senior majoring in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
- Experience working with promotions/community engagement/events in a marketing department is preferred.
JOB TYPE: Seasonal Internship
EEO: Administrative Support Workers
The Dallas Mavericks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.