Summer Intern - Game Day Operations

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Martha's Vineyard Sharks are seeking multiple Game Day Interns for the upcoming season. This is a hands-on, fast-paced internship that runs from the end of May through mid-August, covering our pre-season, regular season, and post-season.

As a Game Day Intern, you will play a key role in creating a fun and engaging ballpark experience for fans while also supporting the behind-the-scenes operations of the team. You will gain real-world experience in a professional organization, with opportunities to develop skills in fan engagement, promotions, and event operations. While not required, a good understanding of baseball is a major plus.

Responsibilities:
• Arrive early to assist with game day setup and preparation.
• Interact with fans and help run in-game promotions, kids' activities, and mascot duties.
• Support concessions, serve post-game meals, and assist with cleanup.
• Switch roles and assist other interns as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in community events and weekly outbound marketing (distributing schedules/tickets).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization.

Requirements:
• Must be a current college student and at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable housing and transportation on Martha's Vineyard.
• Must be able to work most/all home games, including evenings and weekends.
• Comfortable interacting with fans of all ages.
• Ability to handle physical tasks and work in an outdoor environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and willing to assist in a variety of behind-the-scences roles.

General Performance Standards:
• Quality and accuracy of work completion of assigned tasks on-schedule.
• Attendance and active participation.
• Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, and proper attitude in working with others, including co-workers, team members, Sharks staff, customers, sponsors, and fans.
• Conformance to company personnel, safety, quality, and housekeeping policies, practices, and procedures including dress code.

All interns are expected to work outside of their ''internship position'' to do what it takes to assist the organization in ALL aspects of operations and may be called upon to assist and take on duties outside their internship position

Job Questions:
• Are you willing and able to accept an unpaid internship?
• Because housing is not guaranteed, do you have firm plans to live or are willing to find your own housing?