What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Game Day Internship position at Indianapolis Indians?
Job Title: Merchandise Game Day Internship Status: Internship
Reports To: Merchandise Manager FLSA: Exempt
Department: Corporate Sales & Marketing Effective: April 2025
Job Summary:
The Indianapolis Indians seek a candidate to assist its merchandise staff in the team’s daily operations, with an emphasis on branded team apparel. Those interested in a career in professional or collegiate athletics will gain experience and develop skills critical to beginning a career in sports merchandising. Applicants must have experience in customer service and work closely with others in the merchandise department on a daily basis for the duration of the Minor League Baseball season (March-September). Candidates are typically college students or recent graduates who will be living in the central Indiana.
Essential Functions:
- Vend programs and other merchandise as needed.
- Receive and inspect new merchandise along with adding new product to storage system.
- Assist in the preparation of all points of sale systems and maintain balance drawers at opening and closing shifts
- Operate cash register when needed.
- Assist with the opening and closing of our centerfield stand.
- Organize products in storage rooms and maintain cleanliness of storage rooms
- Maintain and restock of all shops on a game day basis
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college/university or obtained a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Previous experience in a sports environment and/or retail and customer service experience are strongly preferred. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Preferred candidates would be available for all regular-season home games between March 31 and September 30. School and work scheduling conflicts must be brought to the coordinators attention at least one week prior to the assigned game.
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-pace and stressful environment
- Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 50 lbs.
Dates: April 2024 – September 2024
Hours: Report time will typically be 2-3 hours before first pitch for most home games. Interns will generally stay 1 hour after the end of each game. (Generally, 6-8 hours total)
Compensation: $75 per game
About the Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.
Salary : $75
