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ABOUT US

The Staten Island FerryHawks are dedicated to creating a vibrant, fan-first experience on and off the field. Competing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League, we play our home games at SIUH Community Park on the St. George waterfront, combining competitive professional baseball with year-round community entertainment. Our internship program gives students hands-on, educational experience alongside and under the supervision of the staff who run a professional sports organization, in their chosen area of study.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Promotions Intern gains hands-on experience with how in-game promotions and fan experiences are planned and run. Under staff supervision, the intern learns the sports-marketing and event-planning side of a professional team, in a live environment that is hard to replicate.

GAME-DAY COMMITMENT

This internship requires being present at designated home games. Home game dates and times are listed on the current schedule, available as a PDF on the FerryHawks website (ferryhawks.com). Call time is typically 2.5 hours before first pitch and can run longer depending on the game day. Interns must be available for designated home games, including July 4th.

WHAT THE INTERN WILL EXPERIENCE AND LEARN

Under the supervision of the staff member they report to, and as part of their training, the intern will gain hands-on experience with and exposure to the following. Staff lead the work; interns learn by observing and assisting. Learn how in-game promotions, contests, and giveaways are planned and executed. See how pre-game and post-game fan experiences are organized. Gain exposure to how promotional materials and fan areas are set up for a game. Observe how the team keeps promotions running smoothly and safely. Help brainstorm new promotional ideas with the entertainment staff. Experience how a game-day promotions operation comes together.

ELIGIBILITY

Currently enrolled student pursuing a degree in marketing, sport management, communications, event planning, or a related field, and able to earn academic credit through their school. Outgoing and comfortable around fans in a live setting. Energetic, dependable, and a team player. Written confirmation of eligibility for credits from current school.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Hands-on sports marketing and event-planning experience. A look at fan engagement and game-day operations. Exposure to the planning of in-game entertainment. Networking with industry professionals.

COMPENSATION & ACADEMIC CREDIT

This is an unpaid internship, offered for academic credit only, in conjunction with the student's school and in accordance with that school's requirements for earning credit. It is an educational training experience, not employment. The intern is not an employee for minimum wage or overtime purposes, is not guaranteed a job at the end of the internship, is free to pursue other opportunities in the field, and receives no employee benefits. The student arranges credit through their college or university, and the FerryHawks coordinate with the school and provide the documentation and supervisor sign-off the school requires. 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, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.