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Wheat City Whiskey Jacks

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. Our preference is to hire college age students that have a desire to work in the sports industry!

START DATE/COMPLETION DATE:

  • May 16, 2022 through August 10, 2022

INTERNSHIP TITLES:

  • Marketing
  • Ticket Sales 
  • Ballpark Operations 
  • Broadcast 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 stipend
  • Housing provided

E-mail Cover Letter and Resume to:

  • Steve Wagner - Team Owner
  • steve.wagner@theexpeditionleague.com
  • or fill out the internship application below!

Application Deadline: April 30, 2022 or until positions are filled.

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    Marketing 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
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    Ticket Sales 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
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    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
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    Broadcast Announcer

    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 on production of player videos/podcasts
    • Update the team website daily
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