What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fan Engagement/Emcee Internship - summer '25 position at Forest City Owls?
Emcee Internship
Day to day Instruction:
- General Manager of Marketing & Community Engagement - Sabrina Vetter
Benefits:
- Hands on career experience
- Compensation
- Fun fast paced Environment
- Host Family provided (if necessary)
- Networking Opportunities
Qualifications:
- Experience speaking in front of a crowd
- Preferred background in theater, emceeing, singing, stand up, and general stage production performances. If you have previous experience please include a link to a reel highlighting their experiences.
Requirements:
- Background or interest in stage performance, stand-up comedy, sports management, script writing, or event planning
- Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds
- Great with spur of the moment interactions
- An outgoing personality and a professional demeanor
- Someone who is serious about a career in professional or amateur team sports
- Must have knowledge of baseball
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, highly organized, strong work ethic; ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and on time
- Adapts to change in the work environment and appropriately manages competing demands
- Strong teamwork skills & ability to manage his/her own individual projects
- Must be able to work all home games (including exhibition, All-Star Game and playoffs) both nights and weekends (end of May thru first week of August)
- Must have own transportation
- Must have own laptop
Responsibilities:
- Game Day Scripts
- Creating
- Choosing of music between innings
- Choosing of on-field games for each inning
- Coordinating PA Announcements
- Groups - ensuring that all aspects of group outings are including in the game day script
- Sponsors
- Coordinate with Director of Baseball Operations
- First Pitch
- National Anthem
- Play Ball Kid
- Any other on-field recognition
- Review with Director of Baseball Operations before printing
- Make any necessary corrections
- Print Final Script
- Yourself
- Mascot (if necessary)
- Music staff
- PA Announcer
- Extra
- Bat Boy / Bat Girl
- Scheduling
- Get liability waiver signed
- Meet up with bat boy/girl before first pitch
- Give batting helmet with cage and Owls BB jersey (kept in Ticket Booth)
- Collect batting helmet and jersey after game (return to Ticket Booth)
- Coordinate execution with PA Announcer / Music
- First Pitch
- Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Meet up with person pre-game
- Coordinate execution with PA Announcer / Music
- National Anthem Singer
- Recruiting
- Scheduling
- Meet up with National Anthem singer before first pitch
- Coordinate execution with PA Announcer / Music
- On-Field Activities
- Act as Emcee
- Execute ALL on field activities
- Coordinate execution with PA Announcer / Music
- Games
- Creating new games - based around themes or sponsors
- Recruit fan participants (incorporate group attendees)
- Coordinate with coach for available players
- Introductions such as First Pitch person, National Anthem Singer, etc.
- Coordinate execution with PA Announcer / Music
- Coordinate Uncle Ray’s chip chase - Friday/Saturday only
- Assist with post-game autographs
- Perform in skits or musical numbers as necessary
- On-field Props
- Collecting correct props for each home game from storage room prior to gates opening on game days
- Returning props to storage room after each home game
- Maintaining and keeping on-field prop area clean in the storage room
- Fan Interaction
- Engaging fans in grandstands by cheering, dancing, singing, chants, and general fun during home games
- Boundless energy
- Always smile
- Be extremely personable
- Maintain an upbeat and fun presence
- Engaging fans at main gate
- Greeting them
- Thanking them for coming to the ballpark
Responsibilities (all Interns):
- Office hours include Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. You will receive 2 days off per week (Sunday included, unless we have a scheduled home game in which that will be scheduled for a different day off).
- We will have a meeting every Monday to discuss the upcoming week
- Be a responsible young adult, If you are going to be late for any reason please communicate that with your supervisor.
- If you are ever having a slow day, collaborate with the other Interns and share ideas.
- Attire
- Office
- Business Casual clothing as you may be sent out to sponsors or fans assigned at random.
- Inappropriate attire for the office:
- spaghetti strap tank tops
- low cut shirts such as deep Vnecks
- biker shorts
- graphic tees
- ripped jeans
- flip flops (please note these are different than dress sandals)
- open back tops
- stained clothing
- unbrushed or unkept hair/facial hair
- Inappropriate attire for the office:
- Business Casual clothing as you may be sent out to sponsors or fans assigned at random.
- Game Time
- Khaki, white, or black shorts / skirts (must be mid thigh length or longer)
- Logo polo or logo t-shirt (both will be issued upon arrival during orientation and each intern will wear the same one on game day)
- Athletic Shoes (avoid new white sneakers as they will get ruined)
- EVERYONE may choose to wear themed shirts or outfits for other games (ie: Faith Night, July 4th, etc.) (not provided)
- Name tags will be provided upon arrival and you will be expected to wear these for all home games
- Office
- Ballpark
- After the game - All Interns will help with clean-up/break-down
- Empty all garbage cans and take to dumpster
- Walk all sections of seating bowl including the perch and collect any trash
- Clear firework debris (when necessary)
- Refill garbage cans with new liner
- If any player/coach/fan possessions are located, take them to our lost and found
- EVERYONE leaves together at the end of the night
- Empty all garbage cans and take to dumpster
- After the game - All Interns will help with clean-up/break-down
- Communication is key
- Keep the whole team up to date on what’s going on
- Be honest with us and we’ll be honest with you
- Speak to us directly if you have any issues
- The Owls play on the field as a team and we expect you to do the same off the field.
- Community
- Make any community appearances that are asked of you (food drive, holiday, camp, etc.)
- Confidentiality
- You are going to have access to a lot of information during this Internship and it is IMPERATIVE that you do not share any private info with anyone outside our team
- If you must think twice about saying it or posting it, don’t do it
- Dancing
- During rain delays, ALL interns will gather on the concourse and dance and entertain the fans
- Schmoozing
- You will become very familiar with our Sponsors, season ticket holders, pub table owners and regular attendees.
- Each intern will be designated a section. We expect you to get to know those sitting in that section and create a positive fan experience.
- Vacation
- Do not plan a vacation week with friends or family during the last week in June or the first week in July. We understand family events but prefer you plan accordingly. Please inform us when family comes to visit as we love meeting your parents and siblings and want you to be able to spend time with them during their visit as well.
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.
