An entry-level position providing hands-on experience in collegiate summer baseball. Join the Lakeshore Chinooks for the summer to gain a behind-the-scenes experience like no other. You'll learn the ins and outs of a sports organization within the Northwoods League while developing skills in marketing, fan engagement, and community outreach.
As a Marketing & Community Relations / Street Team Intern, you will serve as one of the faces of the Chinooks in the community and at the ballpark. You’ll play a key role in running our social media platforms, engaging with fans, and executing gameday promotions and entertainment. This internship provides a unique opportunity to build experience in sports marketing, communications, and community relations while helping create unforgettable experiences for our fans.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Game
- Prepare the stadium, including cleaning and maintaining stands
- Set up gameday promotions, entertainment elements, and Kids Zone activities
- Meet with marketing staff to review social media content checklist
- Restock and organize the team store; set up tables for community partners
- Support overall pre-game readiness and fan experience setup
In-Game
- Distribute promotional items and manage fan sign-ups for in-game promotions
- Check in with community partner tables and provide support as needed
- Capture and publish social media content in real time
- Execute pre-game and in-game promotions and entertainment activities
- Lead fan engagement efforts throughout the ballpark
- Ability to assist with on-field host responsibilities
Post-Game
- Complete assigned social media tasks and post-game content wrap-up
- Execute on-field post-game activities and fan experiences
- Assist with stadium shutdown, cleaning, and Kids Zone closure
- Conduct and share post-game interviews as assigned
- Maintain organization of storage areas, including first base and electrical rooms
- Assist with post-game laundry when scheduled
Community & Non-Gameday Events
- Represent the Chinooks at community appearances, festivals, and partner events
- Promote the Chinooks brand by engaging with fans and distributing promotional materials
- Capture photos and videos for use on social media and marketing platforms
- Build relationships with community members, sponsors, and fans to strengthen the Chinooks’ presence outside the stadium
REQUIREMENTS
- Attend stadium set up & take down prior to and following the season
- Quality and accuracy of work
- Must be available for all Chinooks home games and select community events
- Completion of assigned tasks on schedule
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an outgoing personality for fan and community engagement
- Proficiency in social media platforms with demonstrated experience using CapCut and Canva for content creation
- Creative mindset with the ability to produce engaging digital and in-person fan experiences
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Enthusiasm for representing the Chinooks in the community and building relationships with fans and partners
- Must be a current student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Conformance to company personnel, safety, quality, and housekeeping policies, procedures, and practices
- Comfortable interacting with all levels within the organization as well as outside contacts
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.
