Social Impact & Inclusion Intern

You could be part of the excitement at the Sacramento Kings. Our internship program will contribute to your education and to your professional growth and development.  Our program has a rich combination of learning and networking activities that will make your term impactful, beneficial, and yes, FUN!

Interns may be responsible for any relocation and/or housing expenses.

Position Title: Social Impact & Inclusion Intern

Department: Social Impact & Inclusion

Reports to: Manager, Social Responsibility

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Kings University starts October 2025, and runs through the 25-26 season!   

Job Summary: You will play a crucial role in supporting the Social Impact & Inclusion department by assisting with community donation requests, email correspondence, general department admin work, merchandise/giveaway inventory, LIFT volunteer program, and other Social Impact initiatives and events. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to engage with various aspects of our operation and gain valuable experience in social responsibility initiatives.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Collaborate with the Social Impact team to solve challenges and implement initiatives.
• Respond to community donation requests promptly and effectively.
• Manage social media posting and planning.
• Maintain an organized donations database.
• Provide updates and recommendations to enhance our social responsibility efforts.
• Contribute to planning activities for the 2025-26 season, including game nights, artist features, community group integration, concourse programming, and other events.
• Attend off-site community events.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Lead the organization and maintenance of storage inventory.
• Manage the database of Social Responsibility merchandise inventory for donations and giveaways.
• Track and organize Social Responsibility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Organize deliverables for the end-of-year impact report.

Key Qualities for Success: To excel in this role, we value the following qualities more than specific experience:

• Organization: Demonstrate pride in your work and workspace through meticulous organization.
• Attention to Detail: Strive for perfection while maintaining a keen eye for both the big picture and the smallest project details.
• Communication: Be a clear and confident communicator, both in writing and verbally.
• Quick Learning: Embrace the role of a fast and adaptable learner, always eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Self-Reliance: Exhibit the ability to independently solve problems and see projects through with minimal oversight.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Bring ambition, creativity, and a passion for building meaningful initiatives to our team.

Qualifications:

• Educational foundation in business administration, communications, sports, nonprofit sectors, or philanthropy is a plus.
• Preferred proficiency in platforms: Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, Instagram
• Capable of working flexible hours such as nights and weekends as needed.

Join us in making a positive impact on our community and contributing to the growth of our social responsibility initiatives. Your dedication and commitment will play a vital role in achieving our mission during the upcoming NBA season.

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work up to 25 hours per week

Interns will be compensated $16.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.

The Sacramento Kings Organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital/familial status or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  The Sacramento Kings organization also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.