Intern, Corporate Partnerships (Seasonal)

Overview

This seasonal internship offers hands-on experience with the Miami HEAT, focusing on managing and activating corporate partnership accounts. Interns will work closely with the Corporate Partnership Marketing Service & Sales Team to deliver exceptional client service and assist in creating engaging marketing activations and retention programs. The part-time internship runs from September 21st through the end of the 2026-2027 Miami HEAT regular season and is located in Miami, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the activation and execution of assigned sponsorship accounts, ensuring all contractual assets are delivered while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Coordinate and manage game day and non-game day events, including pre-game parties, suite reservations, and interactive displays setup and teardown.
• Assist with operational tasks on game days such as suite walkthroughs and setup requirements.
• Manage corporate gifting programs and inventory control.
• Coordinate arena signage and vendor installations.
• Handle various administrative duties like answering phones, attending planning meetings, maintaining schedules, and compiling proof of performance materials for presentations.
• Assist with onboarding processes for new sponsors, including preparing welcome packages and maintaining sponsor communications.
• Support the sales team by aiding renewal and new business efforts, as well as creating recap presentations and sales pitch decks.
• Gather and analyze market research and digital media data, sharing insights with sales teams and partners.
• Provide professional and timely client service and response.
• Accurately track and analyze monthly corporate sales orders.
• Prepare and process client documentation and partnership summary reports.
• Conduct prospect and current partner research to support business development.
• Maintain ongoing client engagement and identify additional opportunities.
• Be available for all Miami HEAT home games for on-site support.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, ideally in Sport Management or a related discipline.
• At least one year of work or internship experience involving client, agency, or corporate service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships.
• Proactive, goal-driven attitude with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively, managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and clients concurrently.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to work extended hours to meet objectives.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Capability to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other protected status. The Miami HEAT is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.