Position Announcement

Who: Hagerstown Suns – Hagerstown, Maryland
Full-season Single “A” minor league baseball club
Washington Nationals Affiliate

What: Media Relations Internship

Start Date: January 2010 – though this is potentially flexible
End Date: September 2010

Job Description: Assist team’s media relations and public relations departments
Assist in the development of team’s publications and press releases
Sell Marketing and Ticket packages
Assist with team’s youth programs and directives
Assist in obtaining team’s objectives
Assist with game day operations
Maintain all information systems, database information
Generate appropriate reports

Desired Experience: Quality candidates must be creative minded, willingness to sell professional baseball to clientele, possess solid communications skills and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Individual must work successfully in a team environment and be able to utilize a wide variety of computer applications. Excellent writing and organization skills are imperative. Experience (or at least ability) writing/working under a deadline preferred.

Compensation: Unpaid

Candidates will receive experience in all areas of operation including: stadium operations, media relations, community relations, tickets, promotions, merchandise, marketing, groups, etc.

The Suns are looking for successful self-starters who have the desire to grow with the organization. It is imperative that interested individuals are able to multi-task and are willing to work in a team atmosphere to reach organizational goals. In the past five years the Suns have hired seven interns on as full-time staff members.

The Media Relations Assistant will be handling a significant role in all publications (Program, Media Guide, etc.) and press releases the team produces. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing is vital in a qualified candidate. Candidate may have an opportunity for some broadcast duties, and will work closely with Director of Broadcasting.

The Hagerstown Suns are an equal opportunity employer.

 Position Announcement

Who: Hagerstown Suns – Hagerstown, Maryland
Full-season Single “A” minor league baseball club
Washington Nationals Affiliate

What: Media Relations/Broadcasting Internship

Start Date: January, 2010 – potentially negotiable
End Date: September, 2010

Job Description: Assist team’s media relations and public relations departments
Assist with the creation of all Suns publications
Potential for play-by-play (3 inn.) and color commentary (3 inn.) duties for home games
Potential opportunity to travel with team on select road series
Assist with team’s youth programs and directives
Opportunity for various public speaking engagements
Assist in obtaining team’s objectives
Maintain all information systems, database information


Desired Experience: Quality candidates must be creative minded, willing to sell professional baseball to clientele, possess solid communications skills and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Individual must work successfully in a team environment and be able to utilize a wide variety of computer applications. Excellent writing skills mandatory and candidate must have some play-by-play and/or color commentary experience.

Compensation: Unpaid

Candidates will receive experience in all areas of operation including: stadium operations, media relations, community relations, tickets, promotions, merchandise, marketing, groups, etc.

The Suns are looking for successful self-starters who have the desire to grow with the organization. It is imperative that interested individuals are able to multi-task and are willing to work in a team atmosphere to reach organizational goals. Currently, there are four former Suns interns working as lead radio broadcasters in the South Atlantic League, plus others working in radio in Florida, North Carolina and elsewhere. It’s a long, hard summer, and if you perform well it’ll put you in position to get a #1 gig in 2011.

 The Hagerstown Suns are an equal opportunity employer

Job Description: The Entertainment Intern will assist in executing a quality, family-fun sports entertainment experience through the use of audio, human resources, and on-field entertainment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, plan, and implement entertainment segments from Gates Open until last fan exits.
• Work directly with Entertainment Director to interview, hire, train, orient, manage, motivate, and lead entertainment department staff.
• Develop Pre-game and Game Scripts for each home game.
• Assist in rehearsing all skits and contests with all entertainment staff members.
• Develop Master PA Script book.
• Plan, create, rehearse, and implement, entertainment inning breaks.
• Purchase all music, props, costumes, uniforms and tech equipment.
• Oversee mascot costume repairs.
• Perform mascot appearances when needed.
• Plan and execute National Anthem Auditions and determine who will be performing the National Anthem, contact, and schedule National Anthems.
• Attend brainstorming sessions for creating new entertainment inventory.
• Liaison with other departments to accomplish department objectives (i.e., work with marketing in regards to natural fills, first pitches, on field promotions, friends and family nights, etc.).
• Liaison with Mandalay Creative on any entertainment material that is to be produced.
• Create work schedule for game day staff.
• Create rehearsal schedules and Dry Run Day schedule.
• Design and order promotional and giveaway items (i.e., kids club shirts, giveaway shirts, hats, bobbleheads, etc.).
• Assist Entertainment Director with planning and executing all Special Events.
 

Job Description: In order to gain a full understanding/appreciation of what is required to operate a sports facility on a daily basis and in particular during events, this internship will assist with and operate daily activities in any area of ballpark operations as needed.
 

Qualifications:
? Bachelors degree in Sport Management or similar discipline
? Ability to work night and weekend events.
? Must have basic computer skills – MS Office.
? Strong communication and organizational skills.
? Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have fun.
? Must be a team player with leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
? Instill the following into the fabric of our staff culture and overall stadium operations – communication, proactiveness,urgency, thoroughness, and professionalism.
? Spearhead and work closely with other departments and staff to improve the overall Stadium Appearance and Fan Experience (i.e. game – day inspections, capital improvements, and general upkeep).
? Understand and implement various facility budgets, and leverage these facility budgets to bring greater revenue generation.
? Proactively manage the overall service schedules and maintenance program for the entire facility to include: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security system, sound system, trash removal, and other components.
? Proactively manage other stadium elements to include: onsite and offsite storage, kids zone logistics, awnings, tents, and concourse tables.
? Coordinate ordering, and inventory of supplies, cleaning products, and stored goods.
? Hire and direct cleaning crew to produce the cleanest facility possible.
? Work with Fireworks Company on the implementation of our firework shows.
? Work closely and in cooperation with the Head Groundskeeper.
? Hire, train, and supervise Gameday employees in areas such as kid’s zone, ballpark cleaners, and grounds crew.
 

Job Description: We are seeking an Intern to work with in our Merchandise Department. Our goal is to provide the Intern who is pursuing a career in business operations with a rewarding and educational experience.
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Qualifications:
? Bachelors degree in Sport Management or similar discipline.
? Ability to work night and weekend events.
? Must have basic computer skills – MS Office.
? Strong communication and organizational skills.
? Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have fun.
? Must be a team player with leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
?Review our store layouts and determine optimal use of our, merchandise displays.
?Make recommendations about our retail operations as a way to increase revenue.
?Evaluate our check in and count out procedures. Ensure our process is efficient and accurate. Make changes as needed.
?Create a procedure / training manual as way to build on the knowledge for our vendors.
?Conduct a daily inventory of the Merchandise store.
?Hire, interview, train and supervise all Gameday Event Staff.
?Assist in all designing, purchasing, and ordering of all merchandise.
?Be able to work Holidays and weekends as needed.
?Driven, self starter and results oriented.
?Build strong relationships with our office team and customers.
 

Job Description: Provide effective management and running of all F&B outlets, and bar areas. Including event planning support, scheduling, food prep and production, inventory and cash control compliance with alcohol service policies, employee training and development.
 

Qualifications:
? Bachelors degree in Sport Management or similar discipline.
? Ability to work night and weekend events.
? Must have basic computer skills – MS Office.
? Strong communication and organizational skills.
? Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have fun.
? Must be a team player with leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
?Assist with supervision of concession stands, & portable stands, during every game.
?Participate in all aspects of daily food and beverage operations of the Stadium, primarily with baseball games but also with outside events such as private parties and other events.
?Position covers any and all pre-game and post-game planning and responsibility to having food and beverage operations perform at a satisfactory level.
?Provide sales reports to the Director, Food & Beverage for all events, and games.
?Help interview, train, and supervise all game-day employees.
?Help ensure compliance of health and safety standards in accordance with local, state and federal regulation.
 

Description:
We are seeking a positive and passionate individual that is committed to becoming a sales industry leader. This position requires participation in a 9 month, career growth-oriented sports sales development program, which focuses on developing the skills needed to become a full menu sales professional. The intent of this program is to expand the applicant’s abilities to a level that will merit consideration for a promotion to a full time position within the sports industry following successful completion of the program. The responsibilities include selling season tickets, partial season ticket plans, group tickets and picnics. Revenue will be generated via phone (outbound and inbound calls), email marketing, face to face presentations, ballpark tours and out-of-office appointments.

Responsibilities:
• Sell new full season tickets, partial season ticket plans, group tickets and picnics
Make 100 outbound phone calls daily
• Set appointments, show seats, and give ballpark tours with the intent to close business
• Answer incoming single game calls with the ability to up-sell callers into packages, groups, and suite rentals
• Work games, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned (i.e. answer phones, work sales booths, visit clients)
• Represent the organization at in-house ballpark events and off-site community events promoting tickets
• Prospect and qualify all potential sales opportunities in addition to the leads you are provided
• Maintain computerized records of all season ticket customers and prospects
• Provide excellent customer service to prospects and current clients over the phone and at games
• Assist customer service efforts (mailing invoices, tickets, etc…)
• Attend weekly meetings and role-play sessions
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sport Management, Marketing or related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes home games, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned
• Desire to be a sales industry leader
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to present sales material to potential clients
• Proficiency in basic computer software programs 

Reports to: Senior Director of Tickets Sales
 

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