Marketing & Communications Assistant
Start Date: Mid March/ Early April
End Date: Mid-September
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time Seasonal
The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Seasonal Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our Marketing and Communications team for the baseball season. This role is ideal for someone interested in sports marketing, media, content creation, and fan engagement, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, game-day environment.
Responsibilities
- Compose email marketing campaigns
- Assist with the execution of pregame and in-game promotions
- Assist in the creation of marketing campaigns utilizing tools such as Fan Compass and Stellar Algo
- Produce daily team inserts for Souvenir Program
- Support in-stadium entertainment, including on-field promotions and fan contests
- Help create, distribute, and manage marketing and communications materials (digital, print, and in-ballpark)
- Assist with content capture for social media, including photos, short videos, and behind-the-scenes content
- Organize, tag, and archive photos
- Support written communications such as promotional copy, radio copy, website updates, and internal materials
- Assist with community appearances, media events, and outreach initiatives as needed
- Work collaboratively with marketing, game presentation, ticket sales, and stadium operations staff to ensure smooth execution of events
- Maintain organization of marketing inventory, media materials, and promotional equipment
- Provide general administrative and creative support to the Marketing & Communications Department
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must currently be a college student (underclassmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students are all eligible)
- Must be available to work at least 75% of the Sea Dogs home games in 2026
- A minimum of one season of interning in minor league sports is preferred
- A desire to pursue a career in the sports management field
- Strong customer service skills
- A fun and outgoing personality with a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills
- Creative, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Comfortable working outdoors and engaging with fans in a live-event setting
- Familiarity with social media platforms, photography, or design experience is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in sports marketing, communications, and live event execution
- Opportunities to develop writing, content creation, and fan engagement skills
- A fun, collaborative, and professional baseball environment
- Valuable industry exposure and resume-building experience
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.
