Community & Social Responsibility Intern (Motor City Cruise)

Position Title: Community & Social Responsibility Intern (Motor City Cruise)  

Function: Community & Social Responsibility  

Status (E/NE, FT/PT): Non-exempt

Reports to: Manager, Community & Social Responsibility  

Summary 

Are you eager to join a team of dynamic individuals dedicated to making a difference in the community? Become a part of the Detroit Pistons team and contribute to our mission! 

Our 2025 Summer Internship Program is an 10-week program designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits. 

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it. 

As the Community & Social Responsibility Intern for Motor City Cruise, you will assist in impacting the community through a commitment to education and mentoring, health and fitness, military recognition, and basic needs as well as G League sponsored program and player charities.  We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat attitude that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you! 

What you’ll be doing 

• Assist with off-season community events which will include planning, set up, budgeting and execution of Motor City Cruise CSR related events 
• Support CSR team plan for the upcoming NBA G League season 
• Collaborate with Manager, Business Operations and CSR team member on all related purchase orders and check requests for the department 
• Serve as MCC liaison with non for profits including scheduling of activations, transportation, ticket and gift distribution. 
• Aide Motor City Cruise staff with all other projects, as assigned 

What we’re looking for 

• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, or a related field. 
• Must be flexible and eager to learn. 
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. 
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude. 
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Some interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. 
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Pistons Performance Center. 
• Must be able to provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook