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. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Corporate Partnerships team as a summer intern. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in sales, partnership marketing and cross-departmental collaboration within a fast-paced professional sports environment. The Corporate Partnerships Intern will play an integral role in supporting our team’s efforts to build and maintain meaningful partnerships and enhance the Kraken brand. 

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.

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility.  

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities.

Global Partnerships Responsibilities

Sales & Outreach Support: 

• Assist with outreach and prospecting efforts to identify potential corporate partners. 
• Conduct research to support the development of compelling partnership proposals. 
• Organize and maintain sales materials and databases. 

Partnership Marketing Support: 

• Assist in day-to-day partner management, ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations. 
• Help plan and execute partner activations during events at Climate Pledge Arena. 
• Support tracking and reporting of partnership performance metrics. 

Cross-Department Collaboration: 

• Work with other departments to support Kraken initiatives, events and activations. 
• Gain exposure to diverse functions within the organization, contributing to a holistic understanding of the business. 

Planning for Next Season: 

• Assist with preparations for the 2026-2027 NHL season by supporting strategic planning and project management efforts. 
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative partnership ideas. 

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

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Enthusiasm for sports and entertainment, with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences. 
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. 
• 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.