Summer Minor League Baseball Team Internships
Internship Opportunities
While the following internship descriptions will be the main focus of each position, interns will have the opportunity to rotate through the different departments in order to gain a well-rounded sport management experience. Since the Mining City Tommyknockers Baseball Club are not an accredited academic institution, we cannot offer academic credit to a student. Alternatively, we work with student interns and their institution to fulfill any requirements the student would need to receive academic credit. Our preference is to hire student interns that are concurrently enrolled in an academic internship program. To obtain credit hours for this internship position, candidates must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an academic internship course through their college or university that will run concurrently with this internship opportunity.
START DATE/COMPLETION DATE:
- May 17, 2021 through August 15, 2021
INTERNSHIP TITLES:
- Fan Engagement (3)
- Sales Representative (2)
- Ballpark Operations (2)
- Photography
- Broadcast
- PA Announcer
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Availability to work all home games and events
- Must be a team player with strong leadership skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
- Interns are required to work all 32 home games ranging from 10-12 hours per game
- Office hours on non game days will be around 4 hours per day Monday-Friday
- Interns will be required to assist in all areas of team operations as needed
COMPENSATION:
- Monthly compensation and other incentives
- Housing provided
E-mail Cover Letter and Resume to:
- Dane Wagner - General Manager/Part Owner
- dane@mctommyknockers.com
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021 or until positions are filled.
Fan Engagement Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm and implement marketing campaigns to promote the team brand at community events
- Organize activities for each game, as well as special theme night promotions throughout the season
- On-field host for all on field promotions and fan engagement activities
- Organize execution of all sponsor promotions
- Schedule special events and mascot/player appearances
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Comfortable speaking on the microphone in front of large crowds
- Extremely out-going, charismatic and personable
- Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box
- Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
Sales Representative Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Contact sales leads to generate ticket sales through season tickets, group outings, and flex plans
- Manage customer service and ticketing issues
- Work in box office on game nights, assisting fans with walk-up sales
- Cash management and reconciliation of point of sale registers
- Manage team merchandise inventory and sales
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Cash handling experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Detail oriented and organized
- Effective time management skills
Ballpark Operations Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Schedule and oversee gameday staff in the food and beverage areas
- Receive and manage inventory of all food and beverage
- Manage sell price and cost of goods in the point of sale system
- Schedule pre and post game meals for home and away teams
- Create opposing team itinerary for each home series
- Fill water coolers for both teams
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Cash handling experience preferred
- Customer service experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Photography Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Photograph players and fans throughout each home game
- Create graphic content for use on social media platforms
- Post game updates and recaps on social media platforms
- Create and edit short videos of players and coaches
- Create posts involving player features, promotions and numerous other topics
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Come equipped with photography equipment
- Graphic design experience
- Social media knowledge
- Advanced writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong creativity skills
Broadcast Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Broadcast all 64 games throughout the season, including playoffs (If necessary)
- Travel and stay with the team on the road
- Compile daily stats for each position player and pitcher
- Work with Social Media Intern on production of player videos/podcasts
- Update the team website daily
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience directing a broadcast preferred but not required
- Must be a creative thinker with the ability to think of new, fun ways to enhance the production
- A general understanding of baseball is preferred
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills
PA Announcer Intern
Description of Responsibilities:
- Announce all 32 home games throughout the season, including playoffs (If necessary)
- Write game-day scripts that will feature sponsor recognition and promotions
- Brainstorm and implement new ways to make the fan experience entertaining
- Update the team website with series recaps
- Assist with player/mascot appearances throughout the community
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience announcing preferred but not required
- Must be a creative thinker with the ability to think of new, fun ways to enhance the production
- A general understanding of baseball is preferred
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills