Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Global Partnerships team at OVG is responsible for connecting world-class venues with world-class brands, across more than 140 properties in the U.S., including 6 owned-and-operated venues, 35+ NBA & NHL arenas, third-party sales clients, and more. The Global Partnerships Internship offers a glimpse of a career in corporate partnerships, allowing you to learn, ideate and act on some of the most prestigious properties in sports and entertainment, with exposure in both sales and activation. 

This role is expected to last from June 8, 2026 and will end on August 7, 2026.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $22.00 (35 hours maximum).    

This position will remain open until February 9, 2026.

Acrisure Arena is located in the heart of the Coachella Valley on 43.35 acres of land at I-10 and Cook Street, land owned by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. The project is privately funded at no risk to Riverside County taxpayers. The arena is more than 300,000 square feet and features more than 11,000 seats, of which modern suites and four premium hospitality clubs are available only to 920 Premium Seats and Suite ticket holders. 

Acrisure Arena is the home of the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) team, Coachella Valley Firebirds, and includes an adjoining community ice skating facility that serves as a year-round community gathering space and the training center for the CV Firebirds.  

Global Partnerships Responsibilities

• Sponsorship Activation: Assist with building of partner recaps and asset inventory management 
• Global Partnerships: Understand the daily responsibilities of property sales and management in sports & entertainment 
• Sales Process: Assist in sales pipeline growth, prospecting of brands, identify new target categories, and collaborate with sales managers related to OVG Global Partnership venues 
• Sales Platforms: Gain experience in relevant resources (Salesforce, Kore, and SponsorUnited) 
• Brand Briefs: Create brand briefs during key stages of the sales process (e.g., before prospecting and prior to introductory meetings, preparation documents for OVG executives) 
• Brand Proposals: Assist in the creation of client presentations 
• Partnership Activations: Contribute to the planning and execution of partnership activations at venue events 
• End-of-Season Recaps: Help prepare recap decks to present to clients at the end of the season 
• Other Program Details: Participate in a summer-long capstone project, engage in professional development workshops, and meetings with company executives 

Key Learnings:

• Hands-on experience supporting partnership strategy and activation across OVG’s portfolio of venues and properties.

• Exposure to the development of brand sponsorships
• Understanding of how to deliver premium experiences through brand touchpoints and hospitality experiences
• Growth in leadership and communication through collaboration on high-impact projects with internal teams and brand partners.

Global Partnerships Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
• Must be a current student or recent graduate of a college or university with a major in a related field (sport management, business, finance, real estate, economics, communications, etc.)

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.