About the role#
The Newport Gulls are seeking a Director of Group Volunteers to support our operations. This role focuses on engaging local non-profit organizations across Aquidneck Island and the broader Rhode Island community. You will gain insight into how a non-profit sports organization functions and connects with its local area.
What you'll do#
- Prospect and recruit volunteers for gate and stadium operations.
- Manage schedules for group volunteers and 50/50 raffle staff.
- Oversee group volunteer activities on game days.
- Handle daily gate operations.
- Collaborate directly with the Director of Baseball Operations and the Assistant Director of Baseball Operations.
What you'll need#
- Ambition to build a career in the sports management industry.
- Strong communication skills.
- A self-starting attitude and the ability to remain flexible.
- We prefer applicants who are rising juniors or seniors, though we will consider younger candidates with exceptional experience.
- Relevant academic background in Business Administration, Communications, or Operations Management.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Newport, Rhode Island.
- The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring you to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
About NEW ENGLAND COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE INC
The New England Collegiate Baseball League operates as a wooden bat summer league for college players. It maintains teams across all six New England states. Founded in 1993, the organization is based in Sanford, Maine. It functions as a nonprofit entity with a staff of 26 employees. Major League Baseball provides partial funding for the league.
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