What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations and Promotions Internship position at Johnson City Doughboys?
DESCRIPTION:
The Community Relations and Promotions Trainee is a seasonal, full-time internship that will serve to aid the efforts of Community Relations and Promotions. The individual must be versatile, friendly, positive, motivated, and excited to represent the Johnson City Doughboys out in the community and at the ballpark. This person must be willing to help within other departments when necessary and is not afraid to speak/perform in front of clients, sponsors, and crowds, and most of all have FUN!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Continuously work to build the Johnson City Doughboys brand and reputation in the community through relations building, speaking engagements, chamber and community events, appearances, etc.
- Be engaged in numerous community events
- Help/Attend mascots for community and promotion appearances • Work with the General Manager for player community appearances
- Attend all community events for the Johnson City Doughboys
- Manage all donation requests
- Work closely with the General Manager on managing all game day staff including promo team, on-field host, mascots, fan assistance, National Anthem, and God Bless America singers.
- Make sure all promotional materials and props for contests and games are in place and ready to go for game time, including all prizes from sponsors
- Assist with General Manager with game day scripts
- Help organize and be a part of planning for giveaways, scheduling talent, organizing theme nights, and working closely with marketing, ticket sales, and corporate sales to execute theme nights
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and experience working in sports or non-profit sector preferred but not required. Experience as mascot, working with donations, charitable causes, promotions, and Street Teams a plus. Must display excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Creativity, thinking outside the box and craftiness are a must. Ability to juggle multiple projects from several managers at once. Quick learner with the ability to work well under pressure/tight deadlines. Reliable, punctual, and courteous to colleagues, event staff, sponsors, and fans. Most importantly, candidates should be motivated, driven, organized, and friendly. Must have willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays plus non-Doughboys Baseball events.
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.
