Intern - Community Relations
Washington Nationals
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Full Time Paid Internship
Do you have an interest in community outreach? The Nationals are looking for an intern that is excited to learn more about various aspects of our community relations efforts. This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Nationals Community Relations department. This internship will run for the duration of 30 weeks (approximately 6 months) mid-March through early October. This is a paid internship that will require approximately 34 hours a week, including nights and weekends based on the game schedule.
The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with distribution of autographed memorabilia and tickets to community partners;
• Coordinate the distribution and mailing of fan packs;
• Receive and route incoming mail, phone, and e-mail requests, responding when appropriate;
• Assist in the planning and execution of Community Relations events and programming;
• Assist with gameday programming including meet and greets, VIP game-day experiences, pregame ceremonies, and in-game activations;
• Join Community Relations staff in meetings with community and civic groups;
• Manage and conduct inventory of storage areas, including autographed items and giveaway items;
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate (completed a minimum of one year) or graduate student of an accredited College or University, or a recent graduate; or equivalent military experience
• Coursework in Sport Management or Community Outreach preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer) required.
• Must have the ability to appropriately handle challenging situations and coordinate large groups of people with customer service in mind;
• Must present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, and game day guests, and on occasion, players and their families;
• Ideal candidate will be a details-minded, energetic self-starter with an outgoing personality;
• Must demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance and be available for the duration of the internship;
• Interest in community relations work required;
• Working knowledge of Major League Baseball required.
• Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. 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 guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. May work at heights. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.