Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation/Community Relations Internship (Summer 2026)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Foundation Programs
Based at: One Chatham Center, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Approximate Timeline:

• This internship posting will remain open until February 13th, 2026. 
• Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with further communication by March 2nd, 2026, at the latest.
• Anticipated start date is May 18th, 2026 and end date is August 14th, 2026.

Job Purpose: Assist the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation with growth of its mission and pillars – youth hockey, wellness, education and community.
 
Requirements: This internship is onsite at the Pittsburgh Penguins offices at PPG Paints Arena and is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with 15 hours of flexible availability each week. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Support Foundation programs and events tied to youth hockey, wellness, education, and community
• Demonstrate creativity in support of fundraising initiatives such as our Foundation Auctions and Sweepstakes, as well as special events.
• Manage aspects of the Foundation’s social media presence, website updates and e-marketing outreach with creativity. 
• Assist with drafting social media posts and content creation on our social media platforms
• Assist with the coordination of team/alumni special events and game day promotions
• Manage the authentication process of our autographed and player-used memorabilia.
• Research NHL and local charitable projects to outline growth opportunities for the Foundation
• Foster the Foundation’s relationship with the public by providing exceptional customer service
• Organize and fulfill charitable donation requests
• Update Foundation’s CRM system on an as needed basis. 
• Assist in the collaboration and design of marketing materials and fundraising tools
• Create, edit, and proofread official documents and internal/external communications
• Assist in community outreach during Penguins home games and select community/charitable events
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations:

• Knowledge of MS Office products, internet navigation and research capabilities
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and maintain a flexible schedule
• Desire to assist the community and impact our youth 
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) and basic content creation tools is a plus
• Availability to work Pittsburgh Penguins home games at PPG Paints Arena and additional community/charitable events

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.