Intern, Partnership Management

A storied sports franchise…a world class arena…the best fans…

AND YOU

Original – Authentic – Vibrant – Attainable

Our Game Plan

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, with a deeply passionate and loyal fan base that is second to none. Built on a Dynasty in the 1980’s with four straight Stanley Cup Championships, our history is what will propel us into the future, confidently assuming a position of strength in the sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape.

Our home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, which was built for hockey and made for music, cements our brand into the very foundation of New York. We have always carved our own path, and to our fans the Islanders are a way for people to be a part of something greater than themselves. To be a part of living history, with the glory of the past fueling the drive for our fifth Stanley Cup.

How To Make The Team

Our Interns bring exceptional communication skills and a strong work ethic. This role will focus on creative thinking, organization, attention to detail and requires that the person to be able to work both collaboratively and independently to assist the entire Partnership Management department. This position also requires a high degree of personal integrity, timeliness, workload prioritization and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Show Us You Can

• Assist in the day-to-day management of partner relationships and deliverables
• Liaising with vendors and internal partners, such as Building and Ticket Operations, in the execution of various partnership needs/activations
• Creation and management of deliverable trackers to help ensure flawless execution
• Proof of performance recaps and documents to share with partners and track department success
• Think creatively and contribute to the overall department goals
• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and collaborate
  
  

What Skills You’ll Use

• Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
• Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
• Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
• Creativity: Think outside the box, bringing innovative ideas to the table
• Accountability: Take ownership of your work
• Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem solving and decision-making skills
  
  

Your Equipment

• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Strong collaboration and time management skills
• Prior internship experience preferred
• Excellent writing and research skills
  
  

Where You’ll Go

The New York Islanders have offices in Floral Park, NY, as well as Manhattan. You will be asked to be in office 2-3 days per week, in addition to working in a rotation for events at UBS Arena.

• Attending home games and other team events (events can fall on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays)
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Gaining partnerships experience for an iconic NHL® franchise
• Employee discount at New York Islanders Pro Shops
• Joining an entrepreneurial, start-up mindset
  
  

The Fine Print

The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.