Spring Intern - Sport Management

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

We are looking for the next superstars for our Spring 2026 Internship Class!

Our Spring Interns will get hands-on experience in Ticket Sales, Promotions, Social Media, Sponsorships, Stadium Operations, Food & Beverage, as well as Marketing and Graphic Design.

What You Can Expect From Us
• Gain invaluable hands-on experience with an established collegiate-level baseball organization
• Career guidance and coaching from upper management
• Freedom to be creative and develop as a professional in the sports industry
• Exposure to multiple departments, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the fan experience

What We Expect From You
• Willingness to be challenged and step outside your comfort zone
• Desire to learn and grow as a professional
• Excellent organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and/or Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Ability to interact with other O'Fallon Hoots / Play 9 Sports departments to provide a cooperative, client-oriented focus for all related operations
• Energetic and excited about bringing the best show to O'Fallon

What You'll Be Doing / Learning

Ticket Operations, Sales, and Community Outreach
• Sell single-game tickets and provide exceptional customer service to all ticket holders
• Prospect and list-build for group sales and theme nights
• Develop in-game promotional events in conjunction with sponsorship sales
• Develop and execute social media and other marketing strategies
• Outreach to local businesses to build community connection and engagement

Marketing, Social Media & Graphic Design Support
• Assist in planning and scheduling social media content across all team platforms
• Help capture and produce digital content including photos, short-form video, and graphics
• Create basic promotional graphics for theme nights, ticket offers, and community events
• Contribute to email marketing campaigns and fan communication pieces
• Support branding efforts to ensure consistent voice and visuals across all channels

Stadium Operations & Fan Experience
• Assist the Director of Stadium Operations in keeping the ballpark in top shape
• Create and maintain a clean, safe, and fun ballpark for all fans
• Assist with inventory controls and purchasing supplies for stadium needs
• Pursue and help coordinate ballpark rentals, including but not limited to: college baseball games, high school baseball games, and soccer practices
• Assist in preventative maintenance projects
• Provide customer service that is For the Fan at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Internship Details

Start Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

End Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Job Questions:
• Do you have or will you be able to secure local housing?
• I understand that this is an unpaid internship.
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? 10?
• List three of your strengths and three weaknesses you'd like to improve on.
• Why do you want to work in sports?