The High Point Rockers Baseball Team is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Community Relations, Promotions, and Fan Experience UNPAID Intern for the 2026 season. As a crucial member of our organization, the intern will be involved in various aspects of community outreach and marketing. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about sports and marketing to gain hands-on experience in a professional sports environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assist in planning and coordinating all community relations events, ensuring the High Point Rockers have a strong presence at local gatherings
- Contribute to the development and execution of youth program and volunteer initiatives, such as Make A Wish, Jersey Auctions, and HYPE’s Reading Program
- Assist in scheduling and managing mascot and player appearances, ensuring a smooth and organized process
- Coordinate donation requests, gift vouchers, and other promotional items
- Undertake other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the community relations department.
- Generate new ideas for in-stadium fan engagement.
- Help the High Point Rockers promotions team execute the best in-game show/experience in the triad.
- Assist the Promotions and Fan Experience Coordinator in preparing game day needs such as game information sheets, pre-game timing sheets, scripts, and other run-of-show documents.
- Assist in execution of promotional theme nights.
- Assist venue staff (video board operator, audio/visual, and mascot) in collaborating to produce all elements of the High Point Rockers in-game experience.
- Learn different elements of game day production.
- Assist in coordinating graphic and music elements for game days.
- Assist Marketing Department in misc. activities and projects.
- Enhance atmosphere by promoting an interactive fan experience
- Encourage in-game fan involvement
- Assist with mascot interaction during the game
- Assist with on-field/ in-stadium promotional activities
- Serve as team ambassadors at ballpark
- Distribute team promotional materials throughout community
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in or recent graduate from a relevant undergraduate program
- Strong understanding of major social media platforms and their features.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic graphic design and video editing skills.
- Enthusiastic about sports and knowledgeable about baseball.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during game days and events.
- Familiarity with sports marketing and promotions is a plus.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in sports marketing and social media management.
- Exposure to the workings of a professional baseball team.
- Networking opportunities within the sports industry.
- Potential for future opportunities within the organization.
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.
