Marketing Intern

City of Peoria, Arizona•Peoria, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love sports and want to turn that passion into a career? The City of Peoria offers an exciting, hands-on Internship at the Peoria Sports Complex designed for students looking to gain real-world experience in Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Event Promotion, and Game Day Operations during Major League Baseball’s Spring Training. As an intern, you won't just watch from the sidelines—you'll be part of the team that helps bring Spring Training to life. You'll work alongside staff supporting TWO Major League Baseball organizations—the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners—while gaining firsthand experience in the fast-paced world of professional sports and live events. You'll interact with corporate partners, execute marketing and sponsorship activations, assist with gameday operations, and help deliver in-game promotions in front of thousands of fans every day. You'll also have opportunities to gain exposure to social media and photography, ticketing, live production, and other areas of the sports industry, making this a well-rounded opportunity to launch your career in sports.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Previous experience in a customer service setting.
Experience in a sporting or entertainment facility preferred.
A passion for sports, live events, marketing, or the sports and entertainment industry
Effective time management and prompt attendance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team

Responsibilities

Interact with corporate partners and assist with sponsor needs on game days.
Help prepare and execute sponsored activation areas throughout the ballpark.
Assist with office projects and administrative responsibilities that support Spring Training operations.
Run in-game promotions and help execute sponsorship commitments.
Capture social media content and photos for sponsor recaps and marketing initiatives.
Distribute exit coupons and assist with post-game promotions and activities.