Basketball & Franchise Operations Intern

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

As part of MLSE’s NBA Gatorade League team (affiliate of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club), this position will be responsible for assisting with the development and management of the operational functions of the team including day to day activities, internal communications, community initiatives, and assistance with team functions.

MLSE's Internship term dates are from January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025

• Help organize weekly cross-departmental communications meetings.
• Assist with event management including but not limited to coordinating people and activities, scheduling, logistics, account reconciliation, and evaluation.
• Support team members with community event planning and execution.
• Research community partners and develop long term partnership plan.
• Collaborate on the preparation and execution of player development programs.
• Collaborate with internal clients (Ticket Sales & Service, Communications, Public Relations, Global Partnerships, Marketing, and Basketball Operations) to guide the strategic integration of team assets on core business objectives impacting Raptors 905.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• You are currently enrolled in a university or college Program, diploma or certificate in Event Management, Sports & Event Marketing, Stage Management, Film/TV/Theatre Production, Sports Management, Event Presentation, or a related field.
• You are a creative problem solver with an ability to think ‘outside-of-the-box’.
• You are highly organized and detail oriented with strong project management skills.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• You have a strong work ethic with a proven ability to communicate with various collaborators efficiently and effectively.
• You have experience with Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• You are flexible on scheduling with working on evenings, weekends and holidays as the need arises.

Apply by: October 20th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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