Position Overview

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is looking for an intern for the Corporate Social Responsibility department. This position will provide administrative support to the department by assisting with day-to-day and long-term community initiatives. The intern will also gain hands-on experience planning and executing major events, maintaining community/corporate partnerships, and working with the charitable foundation of the Charlotte Hornets.

This is a paid internship. Interns will be paid $12.00 per hour, with the ability to work thirty (30) hours maximum per week. The 2024-2025 season program runs from September 9, 2024 through April 25, 2025.

HSE is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. HSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in planning and coordinating community initiatives including but not limited to Cornucopia, NBA Season of Giving, Black History Month, Military Care, hospital visits and game day donation drives
Database management of donation requests and autographed memorabilia inventory
Assist with coordinating player appearance and fan experiences
Support with execution of 2024-2025 foundation grant programs and in-game activations
Assist with all Charlotte Hornets Foundation fundraising activities and events including, but not limited to, silent auctions, raffles and merchandise sales

Engage in the full internship program, including workshops, speaker series, job shadow opportunities and work closely with fellow interns to successfully complete and present the intern project Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

Passion to work in the sport industry and community outreach is preferred
Solution-orientated, highly motivated, and proactive self-starter who works well as both team member and individual contributor
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required
Ability to successfully multi-task and maintain organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays

Corporate Social Responsibility Intern