About Hoopbus Hoopbus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in the belief that basketball has the power to transform lives, build bridges, and uplift communities. Based in Venice, California, we bring the game to the places where it's needed most — from local blocks to global cities — creating unforgettable experiences that spark connection, hope, and possibility. Our programs span youth development, community court revitalization, and resource distribution across our hub cities.
About the Role Hoopbus is seeking an energetic, organized, and hands-on Event Production Intern to support our New York-based programming and activations. This role is ideal for someone interested in live events, sports, experiential marketing, nonprofit programming, and community engagement.
The Event Production Intern will work closely with the Hoopbus team to help bring events from idea to execution. No two days will look the same. One week may involve preparing for a youth basketball activation in Brooklyn, the next supporting a brand partner event in Manhattan, a community pop-up in the Bronx, or a major sports and cultural moment across the city.
This is an in-person, hands-on role for someone who is comfortable moving quickly, solving problems in real time, and doing whatever is needed to help create memorable experiences.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of Hoopbus events across New York City
- Help manage event logistics, run-of-show documents, production timelines, and transportation needs
- Conduct venue and location research, including site visits, parking access, and activation feasibility
- Coordinate with community partners, schools, local organizations, talent, and brand partners
- Support basketball programming, including competitions, youth clinics, PE takeovers, open runs, and community events
- Assist with inventory management and preparation of event materials
- Help identify and troubleshoot production needs before and during activations
- Capture key event notes, attendance information, partner feedback, and post-event learnings
- Capture behind the scenes and on-the-ground content
- Represent Hoopbus professionally and positively in communities across New York
- Jump in wherever needed - Hoopbus events are fast-moving, collaborative, and built through teamwork
Who You Are
- Based in or able to reliably commute throughout New York City
- Passionate about sports, basketball, events, community impact, or experiential production
- Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to solve problems independently
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environments
- Willing to be hands-on with event production and physical production needs
- A strong communicator and dependable teammate
- Comfortable interacting with youth, community members, partners, talent, and vendors
- Available for approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility for some evenings and weekends based on the event schedule
Previous experience in event production, sports operations, community programming, hospitality, experiential marketing, or live events is a plus, but not required.
Details
Location: New York City — In-Person
Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 20 hours per week
Compensation: $18.80 per hour
Availability: Some evening and weekend work will be required based on events and activations
Hoopbus is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Pay: $18.80 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
