Position: Operations Intern Reports to: VP, Business Operations Location: Guelph, ON Job Type: Internship Duration: 4 or 8 Months Available (2021 Winter Semester; January - April/August) About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The Canadian Elite Basketball League is a domestic professional basketball league with teams located across Canada. The CEBL is providing sports fans with a premium entertainment option while also allowing players, coaches and other stakeholders the opportunity to engage in the sport of basketball at the highest level. The CEBL operates per the player and referee standards set by Canada Basketball, the National Sporting Organization for the sport of Basketball in Canada. The league proudly adheres to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules and regulations. About the Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club The Guelph Nighthawks are one of seven teams in the CEBL. Guelph plays its home games at the Sleeman Centre, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Guelph. The club provides fans with a fully integrated entertainment experience starting well before tip-off in the downtown core. Once inside the Sleeman Centre, the club delivers a unique blend of entertainment for both the passionate basketball fan and those looking for local family-friendly entertainment, including affordable family-oriented seating sections, VIP courtside seating, and the sights and sounds of live DJ and cheer squads. The Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club is looking for a qualified self-starter to assist its operations team. The successful candidate must have a passion for sports and should be looking to impact the community in which they work. Please note that those completing the internship for academic credit take priority. Ideal Candidate: ● The ideal candidate is someone who is looking to learn all aspects of a professional sports team, from ​ time spent strategizing marketing initiatives to understanding the sales and operations component of the club. This internship will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to take part in all aspects of the Guelph Nighthawks. Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to) ● Observe sales process by travelling with the sales team to meet with potential and existing clients ●​ ​ Assist in evaluating and securing new sponsorship opportunities ● Support for critical departments including but not limited to; operations, sales, marketing, basketball ​ operations ● Actively contributing to Nighthawks administrative duties ​ ● Manage ‘Hawk Shop Official Team Store’ and oversee teams merchandising ​ GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS OF THE CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE THENIGHTHAWKS.CA · (548)988.4295 · 55 WYNDHAM ST. N. UNIT T7, GUELPH, ONTARIO, N1H 7T8 #HOLDCOURT ● Ongoing support for critical facets of the teams overall business objectives ​ ● Manage and respond to various organizational email accounts ​ ● Liaise with organizational constituents as required ensuring all work is completed efficiently ●​ ​ Coordinate and execute Nighthawks events as required ● Support Nighthawks sales team as needed ​ ● Creation of content and league documentation following the Nighthawks mission and vision ●​ ​ Support Nighthawks Community Engagement Team ● Other duties as assigned ​ Qualifications: ● Currently studying sports management, business, event management or a related field ●​ ​ Valid Driver’s License ● Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications and Google G Suite ​ 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: ● Monday - Friday (9 AM - 5 PM ) with some evening and weekend work required ​ Other Requirements: ● Applicants can forward their application to ​[email protected]​ ​with the subject line, “Operations ​ Intern - Guelph.” Application Deadline - November 29, 2020 We thank all applicants; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. .