Community & Foundation Intern - SUMMER - College Credit

The Dallas Wings are seeking a Community and FoundationIntern. The Community and FoundationIntern will have the opportunity to observe and practice activating community impact programs, maintaining and growing relationships with community organizations through community engagement, and sports philanthropy activated by the Dallas Wings Community Foundation.Internship Benefits Include:Academic credit internshipEnhanced project management skillsIn-depth working knowledge of sports operationsWork in a collaborative and fun team environmentIncreased experience and value added to your resumeAreas you will be learning about:Leveraging sports as a vehicle to drive impact and social change through community programs and events.Maximizing impact through community engagement, volunteerism, and fundraising.Cross departmental collaboration to maximize social impact and drive revenue.Non-profit management to include volunteer management, board governance, and donor engagement.Impact driven decision-makingLearning Opportunities:Assist with home game Community and Foundation activations.Observe and collaborate with multiple Dallas Wings departments on cross-functional projects that drive impact and revenue.Observe and practice activating community programs and events that align with our pillars, engage the community and support marginalized communities.Observe community relationship building by shadowing staff at meetings, events, and programs.Observe and practice developing and executing fundraising opportunities that will support the organization's philanthropic programs.Observe and practice Foundation Board governance and Foundation operations.Preferred ExperienceExperience working or volunteering with non-profit organizations, executing or supporting the organization's programs.Previous fundraising experience.Community engagement experience includes but not limited to volunteer management, event planning, relationship building.Minimum Requirements:Ability to work non-traditional and long hours including evening and weekendsStudents must be currently enrolled at an accredited university; in an undergraduate or graduate degree programWe 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.Job Questions:Are you enrolled in a college/university class that will provide college credit for the internship?Do you understand this is an UNPAID internship for college credit only?What is your anticipated availability during your internship and when would you be able to start in Arlington, TX?What are your goals/expectations as an intern for a professional sports team?This job requires standard office hours during the week plus the ability to work all home games for Dallas Wings and any other community events. They could fall on days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Are you willing and able to accommodate a schedule like that?