About Us:
The Kokomo Creek Chubs are a newly formed collegiate baseball organization playing in the prospect league. The league is made up of 20 teams located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.The Creek Chubs are owned and operated by Bullpen Ventures, a leading organization in amateur baseball. The Creek Chub organization is based in Kokomo IN. The team will play their games at the award winning Kokomo Municipal Stadium.
Full Job Description
The Kokomo Creek Chubs Baseball organization is seeking motivated, outgoing, and hard working individuals to apply for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. This opportunity is perfect for college students studying media, marketing, sports management and/or communications. This position will focus on enhancing our team's social media presence and reach. This position will be responsible for our team's media and marketing efforts with the assistance and direction of the Front Office staff.
This is an internship that will be demanding yet fun, and will allow you to gain valuable useful experience. We are looking for rockstars! People who want to have a lot of fun while working very hard to make every fan leave the ballpark with a smile and lasting memories.
Position Overview:
The Social Media Intern will be onsite and travel with the team to assist the Creek Chub staff with content creation, social media management, digital marketing campaigns, and brand development. Intern will work closely with the front office staff to promote events, share real-time content, and engage with our baseball community across platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sports marketing, social media, and baseball.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Creation: Assist in creating and curating engaging content (images, videos, graphics, and written posts) for social media platforms to highlight the Kokomo Creek Chubs players, sponsors, partners, and of course game action/ results.
• Social Media Management: Help manage social media accounts, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to messages and comments.
• Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on social media engagement metrics (followers, reach, engagement rates, etc.) and provide insights for optimizing future campaigns weekly.
• Email Marketing: Assist in drafting and distributing email newsletters, updates, and promotional content to our database of coaches and organization owners.
• Collaborations: Work with front office staff and sponsors respective marketing teams on partnerships, promotions, and giveaways that align with the Creek Chubs brand.
• Brand: Ensure all content is consistent with the Creek Chubs brand and enhances our community’s engagement, ticket sales, and our fans' involvement with the team.
Qualifications:
Willingness to support Operations dept as needed.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Proficient with social media platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with a creative approach to content creation.
• Passion for baseball and understanding of the game related to social media and the fan experience
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits:
• Gain hands-on experience in sports marketing and social media management.
• Work closely with an experienced Front Office Staff and learn the nuances and layers of running a baseball organization/facility.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the sports industry.
Details:
Months of Operation: Mid-May through through Early August (Flexible start/end date)
50+ hours a week
Housing potentially open through host families
Compensation: $200/ Week
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.