Promotions & Fan Entertainment Internship

Whitecaps Professional Baseball • Comstock Park, MI

5d

About The Position

The Promotions Intern supports the West Michigan Whitecaps front office in promoting the Whitecaps brand and enhancing the fan experience, particularly on game days. The role contributes to promotional planning and execution, game production, entertainment, and fan-facing activities. Interns gain hands-on experience marketing a professional sports franchise, learn about other departments, and work under the mentorship of departmental managers.

The position runs from no later than March 2 through September 21. It is full-time and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Non-event weeks are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Game and event days generally begin at 10 a.m. and continue until after the event. Days off are coordinated throughout the season.

Requirements

• Be a college junior or senior within three semesters of graduation.
• Need an internship for academic credit.
• Be pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or Sports Management.
• Have experience interacting with people professionally in a customer-service-oriented manner.
• Have proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Be open to giving and receiving critique, able to learn, and motivated to grow professionally.
• Be available no later than March 2 through September 21, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a great attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Whitecaps’ promotional needs.
• Help execute game-day activations and on-field promotions.
• Book or assist entertainment and contribute to game production.
• Prepare in-game giveaway items.
• Communicate and confirm arrangements with talent groups.
• Write game scripts.
• Help plan concourse displays and activities.
• Interact with fans in the seating bowl, provide customer service, and answer ballpark FAQs.
• Learn about other departments under the mentorship of departmental managers.
• Help tarp the field as needed.

Benefits

• Free shared housing
• Monthly stipend
• Free baseball tickets
• Free food
• Free health club membership
• Opportunities for discounted or free tickets to shows and events in West Michigan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed