2012 Game Day Internship Program
Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball
Who We Are
Northwest Arkansas is home to the Naturals, the Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Located in Springdale, Arkansas, Arvest Ballpark is a state-of-the-art ballpark which was awarded the “Ballpark of the Year” title in 2008. In addition to baseball, Arvest Ballpark hosts many concerts, charity events, and gatherings throughout the year. The Naturals will begin their fifth season in Northwest Arkansas on April 12, 2012, marking another year of fun, family entertainment in Northwest Arkansas.
What to Expect
These unpaid positions will begin Thursday, April 12, 2012 and extend throughout the entire 2012 season (plus playoffs if applicable). The internship program provides students with hands-on experience in game-day and front office operations of a professional baseball organization. Interns will be expected to work approximately 5-6 hours during Naturals home games and possibly during other events at Arvest Ballpark as well. The work schedule consists predominantly of evening hours, as well as weekends. We are flexible with your schedule, so you can hold a day job or be a student and still participate. Interns will be expected to operate in a professional manner, abiding by our game-day dress code, which consists of khaki pants or shorts of appropriate length and a provided polo shirt. There are special exceptions to the dress code for select Theme Nights, in which the entire staff is encouraged to dress up in appropriate theme attire. All home weekends are required, with only special exceptions granted, with at least two weeks notice. You are required to be at the ballpark 2 hours prior to gametime.
Interns will also receive top of the line sales training provided by the Naturals. The goal of the sales training is to prepare every intern to become a full-time executive in the professional sports industry. After completing the sales training, interns will be expected to arrive early at least once a week to make sales calls to single game buyers and businesses in an effort to further their experience in this realm.
Benefits
By participating in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ Game Day Internship Program, you have the opportunity to gain academic internship credit, a vast knowledge of many game-day aspects of professional athletics, mentoring from our Front Office staff, as well as a positive job recommendation. Game Day Interns are granted a 10% discount in our merchandise store, and up to four (4) free game tickets per homestand for family and/or friends.
What You Get to Do
As a Game Day Intern, you will rotate between the following jobs during each homestand.
· Work ALL Naturals games in the 2012 season
· Run on-field promotions with a team of fellow interns
· Be the Mascot Attendant during Naturals games, which includes BEING a mascot at times
· Assist with giveaways and other in-park promotions
· Run the cameras of on-field action that is displayed on the videoboard, as needed
· Assist in production of games in the sound room, as needed
· Help prepare and decorate the ballpark for each game and special events
· Assist with Front Office administrative work, including answering phones, data entry, making copies, folding scorecards, and occasionally running errands
· Go on player and mascot appearances in the community
· Team up with fellow interns for many grassroots marketing projects in the community, involving flyer distribution and marketing brainstorming
· Learn the basics of event management
· Interact with the team and the media, as needed
· Receive career planning advice and mentoring
Requirements
Interns must be willing to work long hours and weekends. Must be willing to cooperate and work well within all areas of our organization. Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Must have a team-player attitude and be willing to pitch in whenever needed. Must have the desire and determination to pursue a career in professional sports and must want to have an enjoyable internship experience!
How to Apply
If these requirements describe you, please email your cover letter and resume to Katie Hiegel.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Attn: Katie Hiegel
PO Box 6817
Springdale, AR 72766
Phone: (479) 927-4900
Fax: (479) 756-8088