Major League Cricket
Commercial Partnerships Intern
Major League Cricket - Intern
Grand Prairie · TX · Oakland · CA · Pomona · CA
Consumer Promotions · Sponsorship Services/Activation · Internship
$150 / game
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Title: Commercial Partnerships Intern
Location: Dallas, TX | Oakland, CA | Pomona, CA
Reports To: Commercial Account Manager
Job Type: Internship (Paid)
Duration: Various (depending on location - June & July 2026)
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About Major League Cricket
Title: Commercial Partnerships Intern
Location: Dallas, TX | Oakland, CA | Pomona, CA
Reports To: Commercial Account Manager
Job Type: Internship (Paid)
Duration: Various (depending on location - June & July 2026)
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About Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U.S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation.
Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America.
The Opportunity
Major League Cricket is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Commercial Partnerships Intern to support the delivery of MLC’s fourth season, scheduled to take place from 18 June to 18 July 2026. Reporting to the Commercial Account Manager, this role will focus heavily on match-day activation and on-site support, ensuring that partnership deliverables are executed to the highest standard across all matches.
This is a rare opportunity to meaningfully contribute towards the commercial success of a fast-growing professional sports league, working across real activations, real partners, and real deliverables during one of MLC's most expansive seasons to date. If you want to build a career in the commercial side of the sports industry, there are few better places to start.
Why Join MLC?
We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 4 of Major League Cricket is expanding to the Los Angeles market for the first time, as well as staging the playoffs and championship match at the iconic Oakland Coliseum.
The U.S. Men’s National Team recently competed in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity.
You’ll gain real-world experience in one of America’s fastest-growing sports properties, working alongside a commercial team at the intersection of sponsorship, live events, and brand activation.
Key Responsibilities
Match-Day Activation & Setup
- Support pre-match setup and post-match breakdown of commercial signage, activations, and hospitality areas.
- Ensure on-site branding and activations meet partner specifications and league standards.
- Liaise with venue operations, vendors, and internal teams to execute match-day deliverables.
- Assist with partner hospitality, including check-in, logistics, and guest experience.
- Capture photos and videos of branded activations for recap reports.
Pre-Event Planning
- Help prepare activation briefs, shipping logistics, and packing lists for each event.
- Coordinate credential requests, access, and scheduling for internal and external stakeholders.
- Track and organize all partner deliverables across matches and events.
Post-Event & Reporting
- Contribute to post-match recap reports, including photos, metrics, and performance highlights.
- Maintain internal trackers for partnership fulfillment and activation inventory.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for improving activation execution
Ideal Candidate
Experience
- Current student or recent graduate in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Event Operations, or a related field.
- Previous experience in live event operations, sports internships, or sponsorships preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift, move, and set up signage and equipment as needed.
- Working knowledge of cricket or a passion for growing sports properties is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across internal teams, venue staff, and external partners.
- Energetic and proactive, with a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, live event environment.
- Operationally flexible, with a clear understanding of the non-traditional hours and demands of a live sports league.
What Success Looks Like
- All match-day activations executed on time, on-spec, and to partner standards across all match-days.
- Pre-event logistics — including activation briefs, packing lists, and credential coordination — completed ahead of each venue window.
- Post-match recap reports delivered promptly, with accurate photography, metrics, and fulfilment documentation.
- Partnership fulfilment trackers maintained accurately and consistently throughout the season.
- Consistent, professional contribution to the commercial team’s day-to-day operations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid internship, with compensation commensurate with experience.
- Hands-on experience executing live brand activations and sponsorships at a professional sports league.
- Networking opportunities with internal leadership and external commercial partners.
- Professional development through mentorship and real-world exposure to the commercial operations of a major U.S. sports league.
- A front-row seat to the growth of cricket in America.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Your letter should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience that best align with the key requirements of this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
Please specify your preferred venue location (i.e. Oakland, Grand Prairie, Pomona)
