What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 In-Season Marketing Internship position at Aberdeen IronBirds?
The Aberdeen IronBirds are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles owned by Attain Sports, operating in founders Bill Ripken and Cal Ripken, Jr.'s home town. The IronBirds are excited to offer career opportunities for new or experienced sports professionals. Interns working for The IronBirds during the upcoming season will have the opportunity to learn every aspect of the business of baseball and gain experience that will be valuable in full time employment in any sports organization.
IronBirds’ seasonal interns will be the lifeblood of the IronBirds’ front office staff, handling a variety of important tasks crucial to team success on gameday and throughout the season. The Marketing Intern will learn the management and responsibilities of the Marketing Department, including but not limited to:
· Assist with the scheduling and publishing of daily content on all social media channels as well as play a part in the creation, development, and execution of social media campaigns.
· Capture in-game photos and videos to tell the story of the fan environment during a game.
· Manage all photo and creative inventory as it pertains to baseball and social needs
· Assist with execution of pre-game and in-game entertainment and giveaways
· Be an integral part of the promotions team and assist in preparation, coordination, and execution of theme nights throughout the season
· Assist with distribution of all marketing materials throughout the community and stadium, print/digital programs, posters, handouts, etc.
· All other duties as assigned, including wearing the mascot suit for appearances and occasional physical tasks (moving furniture, lifting and carrying boxes or other items, etc.)
All duties and responsibilities will be overseen by the full-time staff of the IronBirds Marketing department.
A successful candidate for the internship will:
- Have experience with Canva and/or other graphic design/photo editing software
- Have experience with Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms
- Have knowledge of digital and traditional marketing strategies and media
- Be a current undergraduate (rising college sophomore or later), graduate student, or recently graduated student, looking for experience in sports.
· Have general knowledge of baseball
- Work as many of the IronBirds’ 66 home games as possible (school schedule permitting) beginning in April and ending in September (Time can extend based on Playoffs), including non-traditional hours like nights and weekends
· Possess superior interpersonal communication skills, strong organization and event management skills, strengths in writing and editing
· Be able to work effectively on an individual basis and within a team framework, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives.
- Candidates arriving after the college year concludes and/or leaving for college in late August or early September will be considered.
- Interns are expected to be available to work every game all summer once they are out of school and before they go back to school; games and homestands are not missed for vacations. (Please view attached schedule)
- Gladly accept any assignment offered to them to gain experience in every aspect of the business of minor league sports.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Frequently walk or stand for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in high or low temperature environments.
- Ability to learn and operate ticket sales system (Glitnir) to provide excellent sales and customer service.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Eager to listen, learn, and receive constructive feedback.
The Aberdeen IronBirds do not provide housing for interns and interns should be prepared to live within a reasonable distance to commute to the ballpark.
Interested candidates should submit their resume with relevant experience and cover letter (optional) The Aberdeen IronBirds are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.