What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Game Day Internship Program (Starts May 2025) position at Augusta GreenJackets?
The Game Day Internship Program is designed for LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS to explore careers in the sport industry while getting hands-on experience working with one of Minor League Baseball's most successful teams. The game day internship program will expose students to a variety of game day roles. This allows students to learn and work alongside our front office staff members. Students will experience what it is like to work in multiple departments. The program is designed to assist students in choosing which specific direction in sports they want to work in.
Timeline:
The program will begin in April/May for orientation and will conclude in August/September. Interns are expected to be present for all games they are scheduled for and will be paid minimum wage, and we will work with you to receive school credit as needed. Although interns will not be scheduled to work 100% of the games, we are looking for qualified candidates that have open availability. Interns will not be selected unless they can remain until sometime in August 2025, ideally it will be until the end of our season.
The program will begin in April/May for orientation and will conclude in August/September. Interns are expected to be present for all games they are scheduled for and will be paid minimum wage, and we will work with you to receive school credit as needed. Although interns will not be scheduled to work 100% of the games, we are looking for qualified candidates that have open availability. Interns will not be selected unless they can remain until sometime in August 2025, ideally it will be until the end of our season.
Hours:
Game day report time is approximately 2 hours prior to first pitch (5:00PM for a standard 7:05PM game) and will be dismissed shortly after the game ends when all responsibilities are finished.
Game day report time is approximately 2 hours prior to first pitch (5:00PM for a standard 7:05PM game) and will be dismissed shortly after the game ends when all responsibilities are finished.
College Credit/Compensation:
Game Day Interns are able to earn college credit.
Game Day Interns are able to earn college credit.
Experience Includes:
- Assist in general game day setup including giveaways, programs and sponsor tables.
- Handle customer service inquires at front desk.
- Box office assistance.
- Assist promo crew with on-field entertainment and escorting mascots.
- Concierge for high profile clients, and unique ballpark experiences.
- Lead Launch-A-Ball promotion sales throughout games.
- Assist t with suites and hospitality areas.
- Assist promo crew in handing out giveaways and exit distributions.
- Opportunity to engage in special projects (baseball camps, ballpark events, etc.).
- Other responsibilities related to game day operations as assigned by Front Office members.
Course Objectives:
Students participating in the Program will be exposed to a professional working experience and will gain valuable information in the following categories:
Students participating in the Program will be exposed to a professional working experience and will gain valuable information in the following categories:
- The importance of event logistics and timing
- Executing marketing promotions
- Providing customer service & problem solving
- Working as a team to reach a goal
- Networking with professional staff
WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT LOCAL STUDENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE WITHIN A 35MI RADIUS OF SRP PARK AND THE AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS. YOU MUST BE IN A COLLEGE PROGRAM, AND BE 19/20 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
The deadline to apply is by February 15, 2025. NO CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
