Intern, Partnership Solutions

The Washington Commanders are seeking a motivated Partnership Solutions Intern to join the Partnerships department as a seasonal intern for the 2026 NFL Season. The Partnership Solutions Intern will support a broad range of department specific initiatives and campaigns, focused primarily on developing sales presentations, executive summaries and other sales collateral. A successful candidate must be a quick-thinking, creative individual who demonstrates a high level of independence. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in partnership solutions / sports marketing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

· Develop presentation decks that communicate compelling stories, demonstrating how partnerships with the Washington Commanders can drive growth for each partner’s business.

· Collaborate with the Partnership Solutions, Success (Activation), and Development (Sales) teams to design presentations for new sales, partner recaps, renewals, upsell opportunities, and special initiatives.

· Assist Partnership Solutions team in managing sellable inventory across departments and ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.

· Support the Partnership Development team by providing research, insights, and assistance on high-value projects, opportunities, and prospects.

· Participate in internal sales and strategy meetings to contribute insights and support the broader team’s objectives.

· Provide the Partnership Success (Activation) team with research, analysis, and insights that add value to current partners and help maintain strong relationships.

· Collaborate with a dynamic team of high-growth professionals, committed to achieving collective success by embodying the “4 A’s”:

o Attitude: Foster a positive, team-oriented mindset with a growth-oriented approach.

o Ability: Bring a combination of natural skills and a curiosity-driven mindset, eager to learn and grow.

o Accountability: Own personal performance and be open to receiving constructive feedback to continually improve.

o Activity: Demonstrate a results-oriented approach in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

· Support Partnerships leadership with ad-hoc duties as needed.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, and PowerPoint preferred.

· Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, capable of seeing the bigger picture and developing innovative solutions.

· High attention to detail in written and data-driven storytelling.

· Demonstrated success in analyzing marketing strategies and crafting “out-of-the-box” ideas to drive results.

· Creative problem solver with the ability to understand business models and generate solutions that drive growth for partners.

· Highly organized with the ability to manage both long-term projects and quick-turnaround assignments.

· Self-starter with the drive to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

· Ethical, trustworthy, and loyal, with a focus on integrity in all actions.

· Curiosity and a passion for learning.

· Ability to work the hours required to meet the demands of the role.

Qualifications:

· Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Sports Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field.

· Interest in Sports Marketing: A passion for sports, sponsorships, and branding is highly desirable, as is a basic understanding of how sponsorships work in the sports industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.