Join the St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club for a summer internship to gain vast behind-the-scenes experience in the sports industry. The Rox are an industry leader in fan support, winning, community engagement, staff development, along with consistently creating a ballpark environment that is incredibly entertaining and fun for fans and staff. The Rox have a proven track record of providing interns with hands-on experience and knowledge that will be useful in competing for jobs in the sports industry. Many former Rox interns have obtained a full-time job with sports organizations after their internship. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, a strong communicator with the ability to work in a team environment, has an eagerness to learn, and possesses the flexibility to adapt to what each day brings with a positive attitude. The Rox will work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if necessary. This position starts in May and lasts through mid-August.
Reports to:
Vice President
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the planning and execution of all pre-game, in-game, and post-game on-field promotions and activities.
- Coordinate the game-day script to ensure promotions, announcements, and activities are executed smoothly and on schedule.
- Assist in developing creative, entertaining, and engaging on-field promotions that enhance the fan experience.
- Organize, prepare, and maintain all promotional equipment and materials prior to each game.
- Help develop and implement props and promotional elements for themed game nights and special events.
- Work closely with Rox front office staff to welcome, assist, and provide a positive experience for game-day sponsors.
- Coordinate with game-day sponsors to recruit participants for on-field activities and clearly communicate promotion rules, procedures, and expectations.
- Help create a fun, interactive, and memorable game-day experience for fans of all ages.
- Represent the Rox brand professionally at games, community events, and other team-related activities.
- Assist with the distribution of marketing materials throughout Central Minnesota.
- Assist with ballpark setup and cleanup before and after games, ensuring the facility and promotional areas are prepared and organized.
- Select, organize, and coordinate promotional contestants and participants during games.
- Maintain and organize promotional registration materials, sign-up sheets, and liability waiver forms.
- Assist with community outreach events, including parades, player appearances, mascot appearances, and other promotional activities.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an enthusiastic, positive attitude and provide a strong effort to succeed
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized
- Very upbeat, fun personality
- Availability to work Rox home games, which includes some nights and weekends
- Succeed in a team environment
- Multi-task and effectively problem solve
- Some heavy lifting may apply
- Comfortable interacting in front of large crowds 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.