Promotions & Events Apprentice

MLB • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Promotions & Events Apprentice supports the Houston Astros Promotions & Events team with day-to-day operations, including project tracking, gate giveaways, event planning and execution, fan programs, and on-field activations. This role also assists the marketing department with promotions fulfillment and coordination. Candidates should have experience in event planning, execution, post-event recaps, customer service, and live entertainment/game presentation. This apprenticeship opportunity is to take place from January 2026 through January 2027 .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or recent graduate) in Marketing, Event Management, Sports Management, Hospitality or related field preferred
• Previous internship or part-time experience; 1+ year in promotions, events, or a similar role preferred
• Flexible schedule; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong professionalism, communication, and organizational skills
• Creative, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving ability
• Ability to build relationships across teams and with vendors
• Baseball knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the marketing, special events, and stadium operations teams with coordinating logistics and supporting the execution of large-scale events (e.g., Opening Day Street Festival, FanFest, HOF Weekend, Pride Night, Dog Day, Hispanic Heritage Festival).
• Support promotional activities for Astros home games, including on-field pregame and in-game activations.
• Help manage premium gate giveaways, including booking and coordinating distribution groups.
• Collaborate with the Fan Experience team on ideas for milestone pregame ceremonies (e.g., Opening Day, Independence Day).
• Assist with Commemorative and Fan Affinity programs, including daily management, customer fulfillment, and monitoring dedicated email accounts.
• Contribute to special projects and creative initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees