What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern position at Veniceball?
VENICEBALL SUMMER FELLOWSHIP 2026
THE WORLD IS YOUR PLAYGROUND
Veniceball is seeking the next generation of leaders, storytellers, event producers, and community builders to help operate the VBL Summer Showdown Series, Hoopbus activations, Hoopers Paradise retail store, and Venice Beach events.
This is a hands-on opportunity to learn sports business, media, community building, retail, branding, event production, and entrepreneurship from one of the most unique basketball ecosystems in the world.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- June – August 2026
- 15-30 hours per week
- Venice Beach Remote Projects
- School Credit Eligible
- Up to $2,000 End of Summer Stipend
- Direct Mentorship
- Real Event Experience
- Networking Opportunities
- Portfolio Building
DEPARTMENTSSHOP & APPAREL FELLOWS (3)
Mentor: Victor
Responsibilities:
- Retail operations
- Merchandising
- Inventory
- Shopify support
- Product launches
- Customer experience
- Apparel production support
CONTENT & MEDIA FELLOWS (3)
Mentors: Clara Mike
Responsibilities:
- Photography
- Videography
- Editing
- Social media
- Livestream support
- Content planning
- Storytelling
EVENT PRODUCTION FELLOWS (3)
Mentor: Marty Kirsten
Responsibilities:
- Event operations
- Court setup
- Branding installation
- Hospitality
- Talent management
- Game-day logistics
- Vendor coordination
EXPECTATIONS
Each fellow will:
- Work 15-30 hours weekly
- Attend assigned game days
- Complete weekly assignments
- Meet with mentor weekly
- Participate in team meetings
- Complete a capstone project
- Present final project during Legends Week
WEEKLY LEARNING TRACKSSports Business
- Sponsorship
- Partnerships
- Budgeting
- Operations
Content
- Photography
- Video
- Editing
- Storytelling
Events
- Logistics
- Production
- Talent Relations
- Hospitality
Community
- Youth Development
- Nonprofit Operations
- Grassroots Basketball
SAMPLE PROJECTSResearch Projects
- Top California HS Players
- Top JUCO Programs
- AAU Team Database
- Competition Analysis
- Social Media Trends
- Basketball Event Calendar
Operations Projects
- Registration Systems
- Waiver Collection
- Player Check-In
- Stats Tracking
- Livestream Operations
Marketing Projects
- Newsletter
- Blog Posts
- Social Strategy
- Flyers & Posters
- Community Outreach
Business Projects
- Sponsorship Research
- Sales Reports
- Retail Analytics
- Inventory Systems
- New Revenue Opportunities
CAPSTONE PROJECT
Every fellow will complete one major project throughout the summer.
Examples:
- New registration system
- Social media campaign
- Sponsorship deck
- Documentary project
- Retail growth strategy
- Event operations manual
Projects will be presented during Legends Week.
STIPEND STRUCTURE
Perfect Attendance Strong Performance:
$2,000
Strong Performance:
$1,500
Good Standing:
$1,000
School credit available through participating institutions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio or Work Samples
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Social Media Links
- Availability
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
VENICEBALL
HOOPBUS
HOOPERS PARADISE
"Earn Your Name."
"The World Is Your Playground."