Operations Summer Intern
About The Position
ABOUT THE NBPA: The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and advance the rights of our players. They are the game. The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, and counseling players on benefits and educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the group licensing and partnership engine of the NBPA. With more than 80 active partnerships, THINK450 is dedicated to uncovering shared interests between players and leading brands to build more engaging collaborations. The NBPA Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members by supporting and assisting people, communities, and organizations worldwide. It spotlights and amplifies the global initiatives of professional basketball players, driving positive change through community building, charitable endeavors, and social entrepreneurship. For more information, visit www.nbpa.com and follow @thenbpa on social.
Requirements
- Undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or Graduate student
- Experience withMicrosoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proactive and able to move projects forward without daily contact with team members
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operations, events, and internal projects
- Assist with event logistics, including timelines, draft run-of-show documents, and day-of execution
- Track deliverables and deadlines to ensure alignment across departments
- Participate in daily facility walkthroughs to understand operations and identify opportunities for improvement
- Assist in maintaining operational readiness across key spaces, including locker rooms, basketball court, and common areas
- Support inventory management and ordering of facility supplies, including locker room essentials, pantry items, and event materials
- Help ensure spaces are clean, organized, and fully set up to support player and staff experience
- Support the organization and upkeep of Monday.com boards as a central source of truth for Operations
- Ensure tasks, timelines, and project updates are accurately tracked and up to date in Monday.com
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational processes
- Assist in organizing and standardizing tools, trackers, and systems to enhance team efficiency
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
