Position Title: Corporate Partnerships Sales & Activation 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 – Sales & Activation Intern will support the Partnerships team in generating new business opportunities and executing sponsor activations throughout the 2026 season. This role is ideal for students interested in sports partnerships, sales, and client-facing activation work, and provides exposure to both revenue generation and account execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Corporate Partnership team with gameday and non-gameday communications and outreach to current Corporate Partners.
- Support Corporate Partnership sales team by learning the sales process through research and prospect list building.
- Assist Corporate Partnership team with fulfillment and execution of each partnership agreement.
- Assist with collecting data, photos, and proof of performance metrics for post season partner recaps.
- Assist in planning and coordinating special events for Corporate Partners.
- Support corporate partnership hospitality reservations, ticketing, and food and beverage orders.
- Work closely with other departments, including marketing, communications, operations, and food and beverage to ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements.
- 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
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.
