The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite are seeking qualified individuals to join the team as Sponsor and Community Engagement Interns for the 2026 season to help create the best fan experience in Central Wisconsin! This position will provide hands-on experience with promotion, events, and community outreach and will include office and in-game responsibilities. This summer internship program runs from mid-May through late August. All interns must be available for home games, along with any additional events throughout the season.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serving as a main representative of the Woodchucks & Ignite organizations at our games while providing excellent customer service to fans
- Serving as a main representative of the Woodchucks & Ignite organizations at various community events throughout the season including but not limited to: Fundraisers, Summer School, Youth Baseball and Softball Camps
- Manage mascot schedules and escort mascot during events while engaging with fans during events
- Coordinate, schedule and execute the pre, post and in game promotions
- Create new and entertaining content for on-field promotions
- Assist in planning theme nights and participating in theme nights
- Assist in fulfilling all donation requests and updating donation inventory
- Write and distribute marketing materials throughout Wausau & surrounding area, as well as digitally
- Assist with stadium set-up and clean up
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Requires ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Comfortable interacting with all levels within organization as well as outside contacts
- Strong time management and attention to details
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, and proper attitude in dealing with others including co-workers and customers
Who we are:
The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite are members of the Northwoods League and are located in Wausau, WI. Annually drawing in more than 50,000 fans from all over the state of Wisconsin, the Woodchucks and Ignite have a reputation of being a fun, family-friendly option for family and corporate entertainment in Central Wisconsin. The Woodchucks and Ignite annually hire 35-40 interns. Former interns have gone on to work for the Minnesota Twins, Tennessee Titans, and many other minor league and collegiate league teams across the nation.
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.
