Job Title: Intern, Retail Merchandise
Reports to: Manager, Retail Merchandise
Hours: Mon-Fri as required, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY
Compensation: $16/hourly + $1,000 housing stipend per month
About the Hudson Valley Renegades:
The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, deliver top-tier baseball and community-focused experiences at Heritage Financial Park. Beyond the field, the Renegades are known for creating memorable fan moments, building strong community connections, and developing the next generation of sports industry professionals. The Renegades are a proud member of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization committed to elevating Minor League Baseball through innovation, best practices, and investment across a national portfolio of clubs.
Position Overview:
If you’re looking to break into sports, this is one of the most hands-on ways to do it! The Merchandise Intern plays a key role in operating a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment while gaining real ownership and exposure to the business side of sports. From inventory strategy to in-game sales, this role offers a full-picture view of what it takes to run a successful team store. This is not a “stand behind the counter” internship—you’ll actively contribute to decision-making, operations, and fan experience.
What You’ll Gain:
- Real experience managing a live retail operation in sports
- Exposure to buying, inventory planning, and merchandising strategy
- Hands-on leadership experience with staff and game day operations
- Cross-functional work with Marketing and Operations
- A strong foundation for careers in retail, marketing, or sports business
Key Responsibilities:
- Retail Operations & Inventory
- Assist with merchandise planning, ordering, and inventory management
- Receive, organize, and track product using inventory systems
- Support purchase orders, invoicing, and reporting for accounting
- Game Day & Customer Experience
- Deliver exceptional service to fans on game days and events
- Operate POS systems for sales, returns, and exchanges
- Ensure store presentation is clean, organized, and visually appealing
- Staffing & Leadership Exposure
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, and timecard management
- Support training and day-to-day supervision of retail staff
- E-Commerce & Marketing Support
- Partner with Marketing on online store initiatives and promotions
- Assist with social media and digital presence for merchandise
- Contribute ideas to improve product visibility and sales
- Reporting & Analysis
- Help track sales trends and inventory movement
- Assist with reporting and insights to support business decisions
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Strong interest in retail, merchandising, or sports business
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-first environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and all home games
Preferred (not required):
- Experience with POS systems, retail, or customer service
- Familiarity with Shopify, Canva, or Adobe tools
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 25–50 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods (5+ hours on game days)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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.
