Merchandise Intern

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**. **Start Date:** April/May 2026 **End Date:** September 2026 (school schedule permitting) **Compensation:**Unpaid; College Credit **Job Description** The Merchandise Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Merchandise Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a professional sports organization operates and gain valuable skills in communication, fan experience, and sports-based merchandise sales. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. **General Responsibilities** - Assist with inventory, pricing, and stocking - Assist with fulfilling online orders - Assist the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots, as needed - Assist the marketing team with social media needs - Work Frederick Keys home games and events as directed by the Merchandise Manager - Gain experience laying out a team store to promote sales - Gain knowledge about merchandise purchasing based on market, gaps in collections, and inventory needs. **Game Day Responsibilities** - Assist with preparation of the merchandise store for game day - Assist in working the merchandise store, as needed - Assist with back filling store throughout the game - Assist with closing the store after the game **Qualifications** - College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or similar. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures - Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required - Proficient in using point of sale systems or a quick learner - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills **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.