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Associate Game Day Internship Program - Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends, a professional baseball team, are looking for motivated college students to serve as Associate Game Day Interns. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the sports industry, focusing on game-day operations, ticket sales, and customer service. Ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in sport management, this internship provides hands-on exposure to various aspects of the business.
Program Details:
- Start Date: Late March/Early April
- End Date: Mid-September
- Compensation: Hourly plus office hours.
- Hours: 10-30 hours per week, depending on the game schedule
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must currently be a college student (underclassmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students are all eligible)
- Must be available for at least 75% of the Legends' home games
- A desire to pursue a career in sport management
- Strong customer service skills
- Outgoing personality with a strong work ethic
- Preference will be given to students who can start in April
- Attend the staff orientation session
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with game set-up and general office work
- Serve as an usher at Legends Field during home games
- Assist with post-game duties (fireworks pick-up, handing out schedules, etc.)
- Work as a ticket sales representative, assisting with incoming, outgoing, and walk-up ticket sales
- Distribute pocket schedules to the community
- Serve as a Legends Ambassador
- Serve as a member of the Promo Team, assisting with on-field promotions
- Some non-game day work available in the ticket office
- Opportunity to meet individually with front office staff members
- Other duties as assigned
Hours:
- 10-30 hours a week, approximately five hours per game (arriving 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game)
- Some additional ticket office hours may be required when the team is on the road
This internship is a valuable opportunity for students to get hands-on experience and work with a dynamic team in the sports industry. If you're ready to learn about the business side of baseball while contributing to the Legends’ game-day operations, apply today!
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.