Position Title: Corporate Partnerships: Partnership Activation & Community Engagement Intern
Location: ForeFront Field – Avon, Ohio
Term: Summer Internship (May–August)
Compensation: Unpaid – College Credit Only
Interns are responsible for personal accommodations, including housing and transportation
About the Lake Erie Crushers and ForeFront Field
The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team based in Avon, Ohio, just 18 miles west of Cleveland at ForeFront Field. They compete in the Frontier League, a proud MLB Partner League, and have brought a family-friendly, fan-oriented baseball experience to Northeast Ohio since 2009. As Lorain County’s only professional sports franchise, the Lake Erie Crushers are the largest economic driver in Lorain County, hosting more than 200 events per year that include over 50 baseball games, concerts, charity functions, and other events that bring the community together. Len Komoroski is the Crushers Chairman and Managing Partner, and the team is led by President Vic Gregovits. Jared Lemieux, a Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, is in his fourth season as field manager.
Position Overview
The Corporate Partnerships – Partnerships & Community Engagement Intern will support the execution of community-focused partnership initiatives and programs. This role is ideal for students interested in community relations, nonprofit partnerships, and brand engagement within professional sports.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Corporate Partnership team with fulfillment and execution of each contract prior to and throughout 2026 Season for Crushers games and other stadium events.
- Assist with organizing data, photos, and proof of performance metrics for post season partner recaps.
- Support partnership team in creating presentations including post-season partner recaps and sales proposals.
- Assist in planning and coordinating special events for Corporate Partners.
- Work closely with other departments, including marketing, communications, operations, and food and beverage to ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements.
- Help to coordinate and execute community programs including, but not limited to Crushers Reading Program, SABR Mathematics Program, High School Interview Program, etc.
- Distribute and manage 2026 season partnership ticketing and hospitality.
- Support corporate partnership hospitality reservations, ticketing, and food and beverage orders.
- Represent the Crushers at community events and mascot appearances (as needed)
- Other duties as assigned.
The Fun Stuff (a.k.a. Why You’ll Love It)
- Be part of a fun, fast-paced, environment
- Work with a team that values positive energy and collaboration
- Take ownership of projects and see your impact in real time
- Build your professional network across sports and entertainment
- Learn by doing, and grow along the way
General Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for up to 5+ hours during an event
- Ability to work long hours, weekends & holidays
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to rain and heat
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.
