About the role#
The Promotions & Fan Entertainment Internship provides hands-on experience in sports marketing and event management. You will work with the front office staff to manage the Whitecaps brand and enhance the game day experience for fans. This is a paid, full-time internship for the Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Enhance the fan experience through day-of-game activations and on-field promotions.
- Support game production and assist with booking entertainment.
- Prepare in-game giveaway items and plan concourse displays.
- Write game scripts and communicate with talent groups.
- Provide customer service in the seating bowl by answering ballpark FAQs.
- Learn about other departments under the mentorship of managers.
- Assist with field maintenance, including tarping the field.
What you'll need#
- Current college junior or senior within 3 semesters of graduation.
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or Sports Management.
- Must require the internship for academic credit.
- Experience in professional, customer-service-oriented roles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to accept and deliver professional critique.
- Valid driver's license.
Location & details#
- Location: Comstock Park, Michigan.
- Availability: Full-time from March 2 through September 21, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Work Modality: On-site.
About West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team based in Comstock Park, Michigan. Founded in 1993, the organization operates as a Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The team plays its home games at LMCU Ballpark, a privately owned stadium. The organization employs 189 people and competes as a member of the Midwest League.
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