Basketball & Franchise Operations Intern

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.

Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **

Job Description

As part of MLSEs NBA Gatorade League team (affiliate of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club) this position will be responsible for assisting with the development and management of the operational functions of the team including day-to-day activities internal communications community initiatives and assistance with team functions.

MLSEs Internship term dates are from May 4 2026 - August 28 2026

Responsibilities:

• Help organize weekly cross-departmental communications meetings.

• Assist with event management including but not limited to coordinating people and activities scheduling logistics account reconciliation and evaluation.

• Support team members with community event planning and execution.

• Research community partners and develop long-term partnership plan.

• Collaborate on the preparation and execution of player development programs.

• Collaborate with internal clients (Ticket Sales & Service Communications Public Relations Global Partnerships Marketing and Basketball Operations) to guide the strategic integration of team assets on core business objectives impacting Raptors 905.

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a university or college Program diploma or certificate in Event Management Sports & Event Marketing Stage Management Film/TV/Theatre Production Sports Management Event Presentation or a related are a creative problem solver with an ability to think outside the box.

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with strong project management skills.

• You have strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) have a strong work ethic with a proven ability to communicate with various collaborators efficiently and effectively.

• You have experience with Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word).

• You are flexible on scheduling with working on evenings weekends and holidays as the need arises.

Apply By: February 24 11:59pm

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$38760