Position: Operations Intern Reports to: Manager, League Operations Location: Niagara Region Duration: Spring Semester (May 2021 – August 2021) The Canadian Elite Basketball League is looking for a qualified, self-starter to assist its Operations Team. The successful candidate must have a passion for sports and looking to impact the community in which they work. About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The CEBL led the NHL, NBA and later the CPL in returning to play in Canada after the coronavirus shut down the sports world in March of 2020. The CEBL Summer Series put professional basketball on the television and digital screens of millions of viewers across Canada and around the world, establishing the league as the top Canadian-based global team sports brand. The 2021 season, set to start on June 5 2021, will build on that momentum with an expanded viewing audience around the world, and locally through an innovative approach to addressing the uncertainties due to the pandemic around having fans in arenas across the league. A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80 percent of its 2020 rosters being Canadians. Players come from the NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA and U SPORTS programs. It uses FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules, and player and referee standards set by its partner, Canada Basketball. The CEBL became the first professional basketball league in the world to use the Elam Ending in FIBA competition when it incorporated the innovative conclusion into all of its games during the 2020 CEBL Summer Series. More information about the CEBL may be found at CEBL.ca, as well as on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to) • Creation of content and league documentation in accordance with the CEBL’s mission and vision • Actively updating and maintaining internal and external player databases for accuracy and completeness • Ongoing support for key facets of the league’s overall business objectives • Support for key departments including but not limited to; operations, sales, marketing and administration • Assist and manage Player Contracts, Player Clearances, Team Roster Declarations • Manage and respond to various organizational email accounts • Liaise with various members of the Team and League as required to ensure all work is completed efficiently • Coordinate and execute CEBL events as required • Monitor and create content for the league’s marketing initiatives (including the league website) • General administrative support for the league’s head office in areas such as travel and sponsorship fulfillment • Occasionally assist with retail procedures, inventory control, shipping and fulfillment • Other duties as assigned C A N A D I A N E L I T E B A S K E T B A L L L E A G U E C E B L . C A · ( 9 0 5 ) 2 2 7 . 6 9 8 9 · 1 0 A L B E R T S T R E E T E A S T , T H O R O L D , O N T A R I O . L 2 V 2 E 9 # O u r G a m e Qualifications: • Currently studying sport management, business, event management or in a related field • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Applications • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications considered an asset • Valid Driver’s License Required Skills: • A proven work ethic with experience working in the sport industry • Able to meet deadlines as assigned • Able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment Availability: • Some evening and weekend may be required Compensation: • This internship is for academic credit only and the successful candidate must be enrolled in an applicable college or university program Other Requirements: • Applicants are welcome to forward their application to [email protected] with the subject line, “Operations Intern” Application Deadline: April 12th, 2021 We thank all applicants, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. C A N A D I A N E L I T E B A S K E T B A L L L E A G U E C E B L . C A · ( 9 0 5 ) 2 2 7 . 6 9 8 9 · 1 0 A L B E R T S T R E E T E A S T , T H O R O L D , O N T A R I O . L 2 V 2 E 9 # O u r G a m e .