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Job DetailsJob Location: Business Office - Oklahoma City, OK 73102Position Type: InternshipJob Category: Community EngagementThe Oklahoma City Thunder’s Community Engagement (CE) department is seeking a student for our Fall 2026 internship! As an intern, you will provide administrative support to the CE team and assist with charitable donations, fostering relationships with community partners and beneficiaries, and event planning and execution.

The Fall internship program runs from August 24th, 2026, through December 4th, 2026. Interns will have access to professional development workshops, networking opportunities, resume reviews, and other activities designed to enrich their experience. Program perks include paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!

In this role you will

Coordinate and fulfill community requests, including donations

Enter and update donations and inventory in Excel databases

Help organize the Rolling Thunder Book Bus visits at schools and other locations

Maintain Thunder educational programs’ mailings and database updates

Assist in game-night activities such as auctions, raffles, and fundraisers

Collaborate with CE and other departments to plan and implement event details, including set-up, guest communication, check-ins, and post-event cleanup

Load and drive the department van with event supplies to various locations

Maintain supplies and inventory at both arena and off-site storage locations

Participate in scheduled internship program activities

Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to the role

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive academic course credit for the

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

Strong attention to detail and ability to see projects through completion

Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks, while working collaboratively with others

Additional details

This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Community Engagement Programs Manager. The work schedule requires 15-20 hours per week and includes office hours, events, and game night responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel. Physical responsibilities may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The work environment may involve both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions, as well as exposure to loud crowd noise, amplified music, and flashing or strobe lighting during events and games. This internship does not provide housing or transportation. This internship position does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.
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