Spring Intern - Training Ballpark Operations

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

This is a full-time internship, open only to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. DO NOT APPLY if you will not be enrolled in a degree program during the internship dates (January-March 2024).
Goodyear Ballpark is the spring training and player development home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Our full-time spring training internships offer students an opportunity to gain hands-on, real world experience in their area of focus. By the end of the internship, each intern will have been exposed to all facets of operating a spring training facility, including ballpark and ticket office operations, corporate partnerships, community relations, customer service, game day production, events, marketing & social media.

We're looking for outgoing, innovative individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and desire to learn. You'll work hard, but you'll grow both personally and professionally, and have a lot of fun in the process!

Examples of responsibilities for all internships:
• Interacting with game day staff and volunteers and assisting with staff/volunteer orientation
• Participating in conceptual meetings regarding game day logistics, ticketing, marketing and partnerships
• Assisting with development and execution of game day promotions and partnership activations
• Assisting with preparation and execution of ballpark events
• Participating in promotional activities to generate awareness of spring training
• Gathering fan data through in-park surveys

Ballpark Operations Internship
The Ballpark Operations intern will assist with a variety of tasks related to event coordination and game day operations. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, this intern will:
• Assist in providing ballpark event staff and volunteers with information and other materials (radios, credentials, etc.) required to complete their assignments
• Conduct facility walkthroughs to ensure event readiness
• Assist in setting up and tearing down various components of events
• Provide support in the selection and procurement of various goods and services related to events at Goodyear Ballpark

Requirements:
• Pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Facility Management, Event Planning or related field (you MUST be able to receive academic credit for this internship)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines
• An idea person, who is adaptable and able to work well with a team to identify solutions and create new opportunities
• A genuine desire to exceed the expectations of coworkers and guests each day
• Extremely coachable, ambitious and eager to learn every day; must have a sense of humor
• Ability to embody Goodyear's values of integrity, empathy, optimism, adaptability, initiative and innovation
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and remain focused on stated objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Basic understanding/coursework in crowd management and security management a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass background check
• Must be able to relocate to the Goodyear, AZ area and provide own housing and transportation

Dates: 1/8/24 through 03/29/24. Must be available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., evenings, weekends and all game days.

Salary: Stipend of $2,000 per month. Interns are not entitled to a job at the conclusion of their internship.

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.