Intern - Fan Experience
Tampa Bay Rays
St. Petersburg, FLThis was removed by the employer on 11/18/2018 8:18:00 PM PST
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
*Internship (Fan Experience)
The Tampa Bay Rays 2019 Fan Experience Intern will assist in providing an outstanding experience for all fans attending baseball games at Tropicana Field. Primary responsibilities will include developing and operating unique fan interactive activities and ensuring all fans receive outstanding customer service from game day staff.
In fulfilling this responsibility, duties may include:
• Recruitment, interviewing & hiring of Fan Hosts (ticket takers, ushers, guest services, interactive game hosts, etc.)
• Communicate with vendors, agencies, and other departments to successfully implement game-day promotions and operations
• Training all game staff (Fan Hosts, Concessions, Security, Cleaning, Parking, etc.) at R.A.Y.S. University
• Collaborate on Ray Team initiatives and stadium elements
• Assist with planning and execution of theme nights and stadium experience elements
• Coordination of secret shopper program to evaluate all game day staff
• Assist with scheduling of Fan Host and Role Players
• Oversee the Tropicana Field tour program and Tour Guides
• Recognition programs (Employee of the Month, Team-building events, etc.)
• Respond to and track fan feedback received; Demonstrate fans-first attitude in responding to all compliments/complaints and follow-through on suggestions to improve fan experience
• Development and operation of interactive games (Rays touch experience, pitching & hitting cages, etc.)
• Develop organizational systems to ensure proper inventory levels for game days
• Other creative ideas to improve fan experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• 1-3 semesters in sport management, business, or marketing
• Some customer service experience and staff management preferred
• Ability to work professionally in an office setting with other departments
• Confidence to speak in front of large groups
• Experience in live entertainment
• Knowledge of baseball
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer skills (Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills (via phone, e-mail, letters, etc.)
All candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Qualified candidate must be available for the entire duration of the internship (January – October)
• Applicants must be able to work all game days which consists of 40 hours per week, nights, weekends and some holidays in addition to normal business hours
• All candidates must have local housing
• Offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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