What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sponsorship Activation Internship (Summer 2025) position at Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees?
The Minot Hot Tots & Minot Honeybees are offering internship opportunities for current college students with fun, outgoing personalities and an interest in sponsorships and game day entertainment to gain experience and knowledge in sponsorship activation, marketing, event management and entertainment. Hot Tot internships provide students with immersive, hands-on-learning to help position them for a career in the sports, entertainment and event industry upon graduation.
Who We Are
The Minot Hot Tots began play in 2023. After a successful first two seasons, the Hot Tots are excited to continue to build on that success. The Hot Tots were the first team to sellout Corbett field since the 90s and hosted 11 sold out games in 2024.
The Northwoods League (NWL) is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 25 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind. The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. More than 300 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL’s 30-year history.
In 2024, the Minot Honeybees, part of a first of its kind NWL summer collegiate softball league began play. The Honeybees were one of four inaugural teams to play at Corbett Field in 2024. All internships will have the unique opportunity to work with the Hot Tots and the Minot Honeybees softball team.
Who We’re Looking For
The Sponsorship Activation interns will support the entertainment and sponsorship activation team. We’re looking for a passionate, talented and positive person who strives for excellence, happiness and inspires the same in others.
The Internship Position
As a Sponsorship Activation intern, you will ensure all team sponsor promotions and events are planned, fulfilled and executed while providing the highest level of service to fans and partners.
You’ll work closely with the entertainment team and other internal departments to assist with promotion and event elements. This includes but is not limited to assisting with the execution of all marketing elements, tracking the progress of promotions and events, organizing and collecting elements for post-season recaps, and serving as a Hot Tot representative at all sponsor promotions, events, and Hot Tot games.
Start Date: May 5, 2025
End Date: August 17, 2025
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Sport Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Hospitality, Musical Theater, Theater Arts, Acting or Dance.
Roles and Responsibilities
Office Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning, executing and tracking sponsor promotions and events and provide updates frequently to the Sponsorship Experience Director
- Update Asana platform throughout the season with sponsorship promotion and event elements for partner recaps
- Attend weekly sponsorship meetings and provide new ideas each meeting, as set forth by the Director of Sponsorship Activation
- Assist with all sponsorship activation elements including but not limited to: updating sponsor signage, distributing sponsor items, inserting handouts into programs prior to every home game, etc.
- Assist with the preparation of sponsorship recap booklets
Game and Event Responsibilities:
- Assist with the set-up of the Family Fun Zone area every home game
- Assist with the organization and inventory of all game day entertainment and sponsor materials including but not limited to: programs, giveaway items, costumes, props, signage, etc.
- Responsible for organizing Dash Jersey Auctions and on field pick ups
- Represent the team at various Hot Tot events and participate in other outside, community events, mascot appearances and player appearances, as defined by the team
- Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark
General Team Responsibilities
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Minot Hot Tot & Minot Honeybees Home Games. home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays. The Hot Tots will host 36 home games, while Minot Honeybees will Host 20 home games.
- Outside Event Availability: Expected to be available for select outside events including but not limited to company picnics, festivals, etc. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. Schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
- Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
- Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
- Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
- Assist with ballpark clean-up after every home game this includes but is not limited to trash, bathrooms, etc.
- Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events
- Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
- Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
- Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
- All other duties as assigned by front office staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Availability to work all home games and team events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Extremely out-going, charismatic and personable
- Ability to display confidence in front of an audience and on camera
- Ability to perform well and maintain character while under stressors or other circumstances
- Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box
- Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude
- Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
- Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
- Uphold our core values: Best, Uplift, Nerve, Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.
- Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.
Reports To: Director of Sponsorship Activation
Stipend: $500 monthly stipend
Housing: Housing available upon request. Intern will be responsible for utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
Salary : $500
