Position Title: Youth & Community Engagement Intern

Department: Social Impact & Inclusion

Reports to: Manager, Youth Development

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: Join our team as a Youth & Community Engagement Intern, playing a vital role in our Social Responsibility department with a primary focus on youth basketball and community programs. You'll be responsible for coordinating and enhancing our youth basketball initiatives, including Courtside Class, Jr. Kings camps, clinics, and leagues. In addition to assisting with event logistics, you will collaborate with schools and community partners. This dynamic role also involves supporting donation requests and community events.

Program Period: June - August 2026

Key Responsibility Areas: As the Youth & Community Engagement Intern, you'll be a problem-solving and execution champion. Your responsibilities will extend to youth basketball and community events encompassing the following:

• Research, schedule, plan, and assist in executing all youth basketball programs and events
• Set up and break down youth basketball events
• Efficiently manage youth basketball email correspondence
• Support the preparation and distribution of Jr. Kings swag
• Conduct research on best practices in youth sports
• Maintain real-time inventory of youth basketball materials, equipment, and supplies
• Monitor and track youth basketball Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for monthly and end-of-year impact reports
• Be available to work nights and weekends

Key Qualities for Success: To excel in this role, we value the following qualities more than specific experience:

• Organization: Demonstrate pride in your work and workspace through meticulous organization.
• Attention to Detail: Strive for perfection while maintaining a keen eye for both the big picture and the smallest project details.
• Communication: Be a clear and confident communicator, both in writing and verbally.
• Quick Learning: Embrace the role of a fast and adaptable learner, always eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Self-Reliance: Exhibit the ability to independently solve problems and see projects through with minimal oversight.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Bring ambition, creativity, and a passion for building meaningful initiatives to our team.

Join us in building a brighter future for our community through the power of youth basketball and community engagement. Your dedication and commitment will be instrumental in making a positive impact, both now and in the future.

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:

• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer season 

Interns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.