Indiana Fever · 12 hours ago
Indiana Pacers Basketball Operations Intern - Summer 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Basketball Operations Intern for Summer 2026 to assist the basketball division with various administrative duties. The intern will work closely with the Basketball Operations department, supporting daily operations and contributing to game preparations and scouting efforts.
BasketballSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Assist with administrative needs (i.e. scheduling, mail distribution, filing, distributing supplies, assembling jobs, generating daily reports, and other assignments to ensure daily operations in the basketball facility run smoothly.)
Assist with executive needs (i.e. escorting guests, transporting of players, travel arrangements, restocking cabinets, etc.)
Assist the scouting department with schedule planning, draft preparation, and gathering background intel
Help maintain the integrity of the basketball division’s data including daily and periodic cleaning, maintenance, updating, and management of scouting databases
Assist other departments as needed - Training, Player Relations, Coaching, Video, etc
May be required to operate a company vehicle in order to complete miscellaneous internship tasks (a valid driver’s license is required) such as picking up lunch orders, dropping off projects, transporting players to and from doctors’ appointments, etc
Nurture internal & external reporting procedures to back up the Basketball Operations Department
Foster strong communication techniques and relationships primarily with the Basketball Division staff in all positions
Periodically assist department staff on game day duties as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student
Excellent and positive attitude with an outstanding work ethic
Ability to work on projects independently and maintain confidential information
Vast knowledge of basketball and daily operations of a sports entity
Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a timely manner, while communicating with your supervisor often
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule
Ability to maintain a professional image at all times in the workplace
Organization skills with a robust attention to detail in regards to both checking data and visual presentation of project deliverables
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Windows 10, Microsoft Office Suite products (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and the Internet
Ability to learn and utilize new computer programs quickly and efficiently
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and communicate findings in an organized and easy to understand summary
Ability to interpret directions and technical diagrams
Ability to deal with various internal and external constituents to tackle problems and deliver projects on time with accuracy, integrity, and with outstanding customer service and a positive energy
Preferred
Meaningful work experience in sports
Familiarity with the NBA and a passion for basketball
Previous experience working with software like Synergy.com, RealGM.com, and/or the NBA League Office portal (i.e. PCMS, Team Apps, etc.) is helpful but not required
Company
Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever is an American professional basketball team.
Founded in 2000
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie White
Head Coach
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