Merchandising & Retail Intern - Fall

Position: Merchandising & Retail Intern - Fall 2026
Internship Term Fall 2026 September December Internship Location on site in Indianapolis IN Anticipated Time Commitment approximately 30 40 hours per week Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Merchandising & Retail Intern that will work closely with our merchandising team to learn and actively participate in all aspects of the day to day retail operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Gain an overall exposure to all aspects of merchandising and retail operations including but not limited to daily team store operations product management finance digital operations information technology and data analysis

Work closely with team store management and learn the daily operations of the team store including but not limited to opening closing of the store visual merchandising product replenishment and fans and guest services experience

Participate in warehouse operations including but not limited to e commerce processes customer inquiries fulfillment receiving and inventory control

Participate in game event day operations including assisting with game or event set upMust be available some holidays nights and weekends

Other duties and projects assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior senior or graduate student

Strong interest in retail merchandising e commerce business or marketing

Passion for the sports and entertainment retail industry

Excellent communication organization and multi tasking skills

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with a strong work ethic team player and customer focused attitude

Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to twenty pounds PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the job requirements Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these critical duties and tasks While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk lift up to twenty pounds use a computer use a telephone speak hear and write While performing the required tasks duties as the intern the noise level in the office work environment is usually low to moderate while the Fieldhouse during a game is typically loud The stress level may become high during certain times of the year 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 gender identity marital status disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law