Company: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
Address: 6700 Field of Dreams Way NE
Location: Keizer, OR
Application Deadline: February 22, 2013
Position: 2 Full-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/20/13 — 09/02/13 (Flexible)
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Description
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are seeking a few smart, energetic, and hard working individuals to become seasonal front office interns. This unpaid internship is a great learning experience and will offer a window into the operations of a Minor league baseball team. The Food & Beverage Intern will report directly to the Food & Beverage Director and Intern Coordinator. This position will provide a clear picture of the overall operations of Food & Beverage in minor league baseball. The position is designed to offer an extensive amount of project and people management learning experiences as well as practical business basics such as cost vs. revenue and supply & demand. We are looking for people who can perform well in these capacities and have a passion for baseball. This internship requires a great amount of dedication throughout the baseball season. Interns will work long hours with their schedule each week changing depending on the team's game schedule.
This position will learn to receive and store all food & beverage inventory. Learn to complete monthly inventory of all food & beverage items as well as rotating stock. Learn to coordinate with Food & Beverage Director to maintain correct inventory of all necessary items. Learn to supervise assigned areas (concession stands, picnic areas, portables, etc.) and seasonal employees. During the business day, all interns will also learn about sales through a combination of training and hands on experience. Responsibilities include making outbound sales calls, data entry, and assisting with promotions and community outreach. He/she will help create the most fun environment possible at Volcanoes Stadium, both in and around the stadium by offering the most delectable food available, and entertainment to be enjoyed with it. This may include bands for our entertainment deck, tables for our concourse and, of course, fans to enjoy it all. This will be done through phone calls and meetings, as sales is the one skill everyone in minor league baseball must possess (we will provide sales training, but prior experience is always a plus.) Most of all, he/she must be able keep a high level of energy and have fun all season long.
Responsibilities
All Interns will learn the best practices and procedures and assist with a variety of tasks including:
• Distribution of promotional materials in the community
• Working with front office staff to plan promotions and events
• Performing research and collecting ideas
• Staffing mascot / team appearances in the community
• Making sales calls to help grow the fan base
• Assisting with data entry and administrative support
• Other support tasks as determined
Some interns use the experience for school credit while others participate for the experience alone. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in taking their first step towards a career in sports, marketing or entertainment.
Hours:
Must be able to commit full time Mid-May through the beginning of September.
Will be required to work long hours during the season June 14th thru September 2nd.
Requirements
• Must be selfless and willing to do what is best for the team and organization
• Must have leadership skills to take a project and make it their own as well as manage employees
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Should be mature, responsible, dependable and able to work well independently while providing consistent updates to supervisor
• Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail are extremely important
• Must be adaptable, versatile and tactful in dealings with the public, partners, players and staff
• Must be willing to go the extra mile and help out were needed even if it is not your primary responsibility
