Social Impact Intern

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), 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.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

The Toronto Raptors Culture & Inclusion team is accountable for creating an equitable and purpose-driven culture that aligns with the core values of the team by supporting social impact both internally and within the greater community.

As part of the Toronto Raptors Culture & Inclusion team, you will have the unique opportunity to provide research assistance in the development of the Culture Department with the Toronto Raptors. Reporting to the Toronto Raptors Social Impact Manager, the Social Impact Intern will get first-hand experience in building initiatives within a professional sports environment.

MLSE’s Internship term dates are from  September 9th 2024 - December 20th 2024

• Support the Social Impact Manager in managing and executing external programming and partnerships with community organizations.
• Research market and industry trends in social justice and EDI based on the Raptors markets and communities.
• Manage communications with vendors and community partners to support the Social Impact Manager with implementing programs and initiatives.
• Research trends in social justice and EDI based on the Raptors markets and communities to create analysis reports to provide to the Culture Department for project proposals.
• Track social impact, engagement, and sentiment metrics on social media, and through traditional media outlets to support measuring KPIs for team projects.
• Support the Social Impact Manager in evaluating proposals and inquiries from community organizations and identifying potential opportunities for support.
• Create polished and client-ready presentation decks and documents to present ideas and develop post-wrap materials for Culture Team programs.
• Attend and support with activations and community events.
• Work with the Culture Department on ongoing projects by providing research and analysis support.
• Present weekly research findings to the Social Impact Manager.
• Manage and update the resource hub.
• Support team with documenting and capturing clear and concise meeting notes.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Currently enrolled in a University or College degree, diploma or certificate program preferably in business, marketing, non-profits, events, sports management, or a related field.
• Strong presentation-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Must have work-from-home capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• Previous research and analysis experience is an asset.

Apply by: June 14th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected] . Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.