Frederick Flying Cows - Professional Basketball Organization
Group Sales Intern
(Frederick, Maryland)
Start Date: February 2026
Internship Position
Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland
The Role:
The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team internship program is an experience and opportunity like no other in professional sports! As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and receive tangible real-world experience with direct responsibility in the organization. You will not only receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a startup professional sports organization operates… but also forever be able to say you were a part of the start of the Frederick Flying Cows!
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and be open to performing a wide variety of tasks to learn about what is required to create, run, and market a professional basketball team and organization. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.
Interns are required to work all Frederick Flying Cow home games and all scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.
The internship program is an unpaid position that can be used for college credit. The role is entry level and candidates must be willing to work at a high level in order to successfully fulfill their duties and gain a wealth of experience.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.
Who are the Flying Cows?
The Frederick Flying Cows are a new professional basketball organization that play in the USBL. The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league. Thus far, the Flying Cows have built a successful on-court product as well as a one-of-a-kind brand off the court.
What you can expect…
We are a small team, meaning our interns will work cross-functionally, be involved in all aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Group Sales Intern will focus on assisting the team’s ticket sales and marketing staff with outreach, relationship-building, and fan engagement to grow group ticket sales and enhance the overall game-day experience. As the Flying Cows Group Sales Intern, you may work on the following, but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in identifying and contacting potential group ticket clients, including schools, youth sports organizations, businesses, and community groups.
- Support group sales presentations, email campaigns, and follow-up communication to drive ticket sales.
- Help coordinate group outings and theme nights to enhance fan participation and engagement.
- Work closely with the marketing team to promote group sales packages through social media and community channels.
- Assist with on-site coordination and guest relations for group events on game days.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, outreach, and group sales progress.
- Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities to build relationships and promote the team.
Basic Expectations & Requirements
- Actively pursuing a college degree.
- Must be located in the Frederick, MD area.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable making phone calls and engaging with community members.
- Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Report directly to the General Manager and sales staff and fulfill all duties as requested.
- Professionally represent the organization at business and community functions.
- Work as a member of the TEAM, and Have Fun!
- Attend all home games and events to ensure great customer service to all fans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The internship program is designed to provide training where candidates will gain valuable skills that assist them as they progress in their sports careers.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking motivated, energetic candidates with the goal of building a career in the world of entertainment, marketing, and sports business. Candidates should be outgoing, reliable, and excited to contribute to the growth of a new sports franchise. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for individuals who thrive on building relationships and creating memorable fan experiences.
Who You Are:
- Current college student passionate about sports, sales, and community engagement.
- Outgoing and personable, comfortable talking to people in various settings.
- Enthusiastic about promoting the team and creating meaningful fan interactions.
- Organized and proactive, with an ability to follow through on tasks and communicate clearly.
- Available for flexible hours, including game days, community events, and evenings as needed.
Perks:
- Gain hands-on experience in sports sales, marketing, and fan engagement.
- Develop skills in communication, relationship-building, and event coordination.
- Build a professional network with sports business professionals and community partners.
- Experience the excitement of game days while contributing to ticket sales growth.
Receive mentorship from experienced sales and marketing staff.
More about Frederick Flying Cows
The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league.
We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.
- We need to create and manage a high-quality entertainment product that is appealing to a broad age range. We want USBL basketball home games to be a high-quality, fun, and entertaining event that people, both basketball fans and non-basketball fans, will enjoy.
- We need to put together an excellent basketball team and basketball organization. We need to build a community organization that is invested in Frederick County.
- Our goal is basketball, over time, to be part of the fabric of the community and a team that the people of Frederick are proud of.
As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into four (3) areas of focus: Basketball Operations, Business Operations, Sales & Marketing. We are looking for interns to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who is indefatigable and will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.
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.
