What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media and Graphic Design Intern position at Badlands Big Sticks?
Company Description
Badlands Big Sticks Baseball is a summer collegiate baseball team located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Founded in 2018, the team has been providing family-oriented entertainment with great baseball to Dickinson and the surrounding communities ever since.
In 2024, the Badlands Big Sticks will become members of the Northwoods League - a summer collegiate wood bat league founded in 1994 with 26 teams across seven states and one province, which has produced over 300 Major Leaguers in its 30-year history.
We are proud to represent the people of Western North Dakota and exemplify the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt.
Internship Information:
- Start Date: 2nd Week of May (TENTATIVE)
- End Date: 2nd Week of August (TENTATIVE)
- Housing provided
- Current enrollment in a college program is required
- Expected to be available for all Badlands Big Sticks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays
- Expected to be available during the entirety of games/events from report time through conclusion of responsibilities. Schedule will be dictated by supervisor and is subject to change daily
- Expected to be available on non-game days to attend meetings, work office hours, and complete responsibilities as assigned
- Must be able to aid in all areas of team operation including, but not limited to, ballpark set-up and tear-down on gamedays, pre and post-season cleaning and organization, acting as the mascot when needed, and taking out the trash
Role Responsibilities
- Create graphics for all 72 games of the 2025 season
- Post on all Big Sticks social media platforms before, during, and after the game
- Use social media to promote games and events
- Create content for all platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Create graphics for the team website
- Assist in graphic design for broadcast as needed
- Work with Ticket Sales to promote tickets
- Expand social media outreach and following
- Shape the Big Sticks brand through the use of graphic design
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
- Must have previous graphic design experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is required
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high-performing team
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in all social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook), and experience in digital marketing is required
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to help others
Credit
- College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned
Cover Letter/ Questions
- Please email cover letter, along with portfolio of graphic design work, and any questions to jobs@badlandsbigsticks.com