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Basketball Operations Intern - Summer 2024

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Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Feb 7

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Indianapolis

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
  • Excellent and positive attitude with an outstanding work ethic.
  • Ability to work on projects independently and maintain confidential information.
  • Vast knowledge of basketball and daily operations of a sports entity.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a timely manner, while communicating with your supervisor often.
  • Willing and able to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to maintain a professional image at all times in the workplace.
  • Organization skills with a robust attention to detail in regards to both checking data and visual presentation of project deliverables.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Desired Qualifications:
  • Meaningful work experience in sports.
  • Familiarity with the NBA and a passion for basketball.
  • To perform this job as effectively and efficiently as possible, an individual must carry out each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skill and ability we require of this intern position.
  • Computer Skills:
  • Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Windows 10, Microsoft Office Suite products (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and the Internet. Ability to learn and utilize new computer programs quickly and efficiently. Previous experience working with software like Synergy.com, RealGM.com, and/or the NBA League Office portal (i.e. PCMS, Team Apps, etc.) is helpful but not required.
  • Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and communicate findings in an organized and easy to understand summary. Ability to interpret directions and technical diagrams.
  • Problem Solving Requirements:
  • Ability to deal with various internal and external constituents to tackle problems and deliver projects on time with accuracy, integrity, and with outstanding customer service and a positive energy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with administrative needs (i.e. scheduling, mail distribution, filing, distributing supplies, assembling jobs, generating daily reports, and other assignments to ensure daily operations in the basketball facility run smoothly.)
  • Assist with executive needs (i.e. escorting guests, transporting of players, travel arrangements, restocking cabinets, etc.)
  • Assist the scouting department with schedule planning, draft preparation, and gathering background intel.
  • Help maintain the integrity of the basketball division’s data including daily and periodic cleaning, maintenance, updating, and management of scouting databases.
  • Assist other departments as needed - Training, Player Relations, Coaching, Video, etc.
  • May be required to operate a company vehicle in order to complete miscellaneous internship tasks (a valid driver’s license is required) such as picking up lunch orders, dropping off projects, transporting players to and from doctors’ appointments, etc.
  • Nurture internal & external reporting procedures to back up the Basketball Operations Department.
  • Foster strong communication techniques and relationships primarily with the Basketball Division staff in all positions.
  • Periodically assist department staff on game day duties as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

1001-5000
Employees
1967
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) is the corporate identity exemplified by the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indiana Mad Ants, Pacers Gaming, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Its team of inspired and dedicated employees promises to deliver quality entertainment and unparalleled service.