Corporate Partnership Internship Program

Corporate Partnership Internship

Zawyer Sports & Entertainment is seeking a driven and detail-oriented college student or recent graduate to join the Corporate Partnership Internship program. As part of this program, you will be embedded directly within the organization, contributing alongside full-time staff across departments and gaining firsthand experience in the business of professional sports. The internship spans a full season, offering a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how a professional hockey franchise operates at the partnership level.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Corporate Partnership Department, you will support the day-to-day management and execution of partner accounts including fulfillment, activation, and vendor programs. Working in close collaboration with the marketing department, you will play an active role in delivering on the commitments that define our sponsor relationships. This is a year-long, unpaid internship requiring availability for up to 20-25 in-office hours per week, plus attendance at home games.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all contractual obligations across partner accounts, encompassing in-arena and out-of-arena programs, media properties, and signage
• Participate in weekly partnership review meetings covering fulfillment status, emerging opportunities, and promotional programming
• Develop mid-season recap reports and end-of-season summary kits for sponsors, inclusive of video recaps where applicable
• Support game day assistance through coordination with the partnerships team, overseeing in-game activations, compliance requirements, and prize fulfillment
• Provide administrative support including drafting reports and proposals, maintaining organized records, and managing departmental files
• Assist in identifying and reaching out to prospective partners to support trade and sales opportunities, working in coordination with the Corporate Partnership team.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate
• Strong interpersonal skills with sound professional judgment
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptionally organized and attentive to detail
• Flexible availability for evenings and weekends
• Reliable personal transportation required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.