Sales and Hospitality Intern - Frederick Keys

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**. The Frederick Keys Sales and Hospitality Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Sales and Hospitality 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 ticket sales. **QUALIFICATIONS** - College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, or Sales. - Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - Ability to uphold company and Attain customer service standards - Individual must be energetic, enthusiastic, and a dedicated team player - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to pay attention to details **GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES** - Assist in grass roots advertising and prospecting for group events - Gain knowledge and experience in servicing group and sponsorship clients - Gain experience in clear and friendly phone manners through answering phones and learning how to make outbound calls - Work Frederick Keys home games as directed by the Group Sales Manager - Spend time shadowing and learning from top-tier Group Sales Account Managers and Sponsorship Sales Account Manager as directed by the Group Sales Manager - Represent the organization, as needed, at outside community events and appearances - Work non-gameday Frederick Keys events held at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium - Research and identify potential clients and groups for group events and sponsorship - All other duties assigned by Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager, Group Sales Manager, and General Manager of the Keys **GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Assist with the set-up and take down of booked hospitality areas - Host and attend to group birthday parties - Host and attend to group hospitality spaces including suites and picnics - Meet and engage with groups located in the seating bowl to ensure superior fan experience - Engage with fans and ensure top customer service at Nymeo Guest Services - Assist with the execution of paid on-field groups such as Anthem Buddies, National Anthems, color guard, and parades. **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.