What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ticket Sales Internship (Summer 2025) position at Morehead City Marlins?
MOREHEAD CITY MARLINS – INTERNSHIP – SPRING 2025
FOCUS: Ticket Sales
The Morehead City Marlins (mhcmarlins.com) are one of the most successful teams in the Coastal Plain League which provides collegiate players the opportunity to play competitively in a wood-bat league during the summer months in front of professional scouts, while also providing the local community with an affordable summer entertainment destination everyone can enjoy.
The Marlins play at Big Rock Stadium which is undergoing renovations this off season for the 2025 season.
The Marlins organization has developed an intensive internship program that prepares its participants for a career in sports. Students who intern with the Marlins immediately become part of the game day staff, learning the different aspects of stadium operations, fan assistance, ticket sales and marketing in a fast-paced environment. We help our interns succeed in their educational and career objectives by preparing for and learning from actual situations our staff encounters at the ballpark which are discussed and experienced daily.
While interns will be involved in all aspect of team and stadium operations, we are seeking a small number of individuals for a game entertainment focused experience that will provide you the opportunity to learn and develop your communication, marketing, game presentation, customer service and organizational skills.
Here's what we're looking for in an ideal candidate:
- Start date May 12th through approximatively August 15th.
- Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week.
- Must work all 26 home games and potential games during the 2025 season.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prospecting and calling on prospective ticket buyers.
- Work with Team President on executing sales of group and premium packages.
- Provide top notch customer service.
- Attend networking meetings as assigned by Team President.
- Ensure all materials that are sent out to prospective clients are pre-approved by Director of Marketing and Promotions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Qualifications Required:
- College level
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with superior customer service abilities
- Ability to handle multiple task
- Ability to work long hours, evenings, and weekends
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.
