Aberdeen IronBirds Summer Internship

Job description

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate **Chesapeake Baysox**, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate **Frederick Keys**, the MLB Draft League **Aberdeen IronBirds**, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club **Spire City Ghost Hounds**. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club **Loudoun United FC**. **Position Type:** Unpaid internship for college credit **Position Overview** The Aberdeen IronBirds, a premier organization in MLB Draft League, are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our internship program. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports and entertainment while contributing to the overall success of our team both on and off the field. All IronBirds Interns will train in multiple areas of the organization, including but not limited to game-day operations, marketing and promotions, ticketing, customer service, community engagement, and event execution. Interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in several areas of the team’s business operations as part of their internship. As an IronBirds Intern, you are required to: - Be a current undergraduate or graduate student **seeking college credit for graduation requirements**. This internship is **unpaid and for college credit only.** - Commit to work a minimum number of hours over the course of the internship period (**May-September, start and end dates can be flexible based on academic schedules**). - Be available for home games, special events, and select office hours during the baseball season, including nights, weekends, and holidays. - Be committed to the betterment of the Aberdeen IronBirds Baseball Club through your individual efforts and teamwork. **Department experiences may include the following:** - **Ticketing & Group Events** - Learning box office and ticketing procedures through hands-on training. - Assisting with group event set-up and execution. - Supporting ticket sales initiatives and customer service efforts. - **Marketing / Promotions / Community Engagement** - Assisting with game-day entertainment including pre-game ceremonies, on-field promotions, mascot activities, and fan engagement. - Supporting community appearances, fan outreach programs, and Kids Club initiatives. - Helping coordinate special theme nights, promotional events, and in-stadium activations. - Assisting with social media, digital content, and marketing campaigns. - **Sponsorship & Fan Experience** - Supporting the activation of sponsorship elements during games and events. - Serving as a liaison for sponsors and special guests on game days. - Helping collect data, track performance, and assist with partner recaps. **Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.** Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit [EEO](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf__;!!F1XoHSs!TIdq0zG-EsH_Dg3z_rd1On_8uw1NQi5AqXf4cZ4nFMnSDJkyPC5EiL7SiKes$), [EEO Poster Supplement](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf__;!!F1XoHSs!TIdq0zG-EsH_Dg3z_rd1On_8uw1NQi5AqXf4cZ4nFMnSDJkyPC5EiBQrAYh0$), [Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf), and [Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act). If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.