Basketball Operations Intern

Job Title: Basketball Operations Intern

Class; Internship – 40+ hours/week

Reports To: Director of Basketball Operations

Location: Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee Bucks strive to be the best sports and entertainment company in the world. We are looking for dedicated people who champion innovation, inspire and empower their teammates to perform at a world-class level, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Mental Health Resources
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking

Summary: The Basketball Operations Intern will support all aspects of the Basketball Operations department with daily administrative and operational tasks, departmental projects, and other tasks as assigned. This is not a remote position and will require you to be in Milwaukee.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily operations in the practice facility run smoothly, including restocking supplies and refrigerators, distributing mail/supplies/tickets, executing shipments, etc.
• Generate daily NBA & G League reports and maintenance of depth charts, free agent lists, and salary sheets.
• Assist scouting department with ticketing, credentials, and maintenance of database.
• Assist with executive needs, including reconciliation of expenses, escorting guests, providing rides, special reports and projects, video preparation.
• Provide transportation and logistical support for players and team personnel.
• Book travel arrangements.
• Complete special projects from various departments, including basketball operations, team operations, analytics, cap & strategy, scouting, performance, and equipment.
• While fulfilling tasks related to the internship, the intern is regularly required to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, stand, walk, drive (and having a valid Driver’s License) and climb stairs and shall be able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Preference of 3-5 years of quality work experience in either basketball, business, law, or a similar professional setting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) are strongly preferred.

• Detail-oriented, hard-working, and business-minded.

• Ability to travel if/when needed with short notice.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Able to work under pressure and handle work-related stress.

• Able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.

• Previous experience in and understanding of the NBA/G League landscape is preferred.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.