Intern, Human Resources

Are you ready to gain valuable human resources experience with a professional sports team this fall? The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Human Resources team is seeking a student to join us for our Fall 2025 internship! This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing employee experiences. Throughout the internship, you will assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and inclusion and belonging activations. You’ll engage with candidates and employees while supporting administrative tasks, research, and special projects.

Fall internships begin August 25, 2025. Our internship program provides practical experience in a professional environment, along with optional activities like resume reviews, development workshops, and occasional events designed to enhance the overall experience. We also offer perks such as paid downtown parking and tickets to a home game during the season!

In this role you will:

• Assist with job postings, including crafting inclusive language postings
• Monitor the employment inbox and respond promptly to applicant inquiries
• Schedule interviews and conduct phone screenings with candidates
• Initiate reference checks using Crosschq
• Collaborate various departments to support the hiring process, including holding introductory meetings with managers
• Attend and participate in weekly department meetings
• Contribute to brainstorming and planning sessions for new activations within the department and organization
• Assist in planning and executing employee events or career fairs, including setup and teardown
• Help with at least one community event, such as a Rolling Thunder Book Bus or Thunder Fellows event
• Handle administrative tasks such as organizing and labeling files, and managing storage rooms
• Create and update charts, dashboards, and forms as needed
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Presently enrolled at an accredited university and approved by your school to receive internship credit
• Students pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently or on a team, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Additional details:

This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Recruiter. The work schedule requires 16-20 hours per week during office hours. The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel.

At the Oklahoma City Thunder and Oklahoma City Blue we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.