About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the business side of Minor League Baseball. You will work within our retail and merchandise department to support year-round operations at the Team Store. This role is designed to help you gain knowledge useful for a career in the sports industry while assisting with daily business functions.
What you'll do#
- Manage daily retail tasks, including customer service, sales, and end-of-day cash handling.
- Support our e-commerce site by updating product listings, coordinating photos, and fulfilling orders.
- Maintain inventory levels and adjust product placement to improve store layout and sales.
- Create content for social media and track analytics to support retail marketing.
- Research market trends and competitor activity to find new revenue opportunities.
- Act as a brand ambassador by engaging with fans.
- Assist the front office with general tasks, such as answering phones, distributing giveaways, and planning theme nights.
- Help with facility operations, including pulling the tarp and acting as the team mascot if necessary.
- Attend staff meetings and support special events held at the stadium.
What you'll need#
- A background in Marketing or Business Administration.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
- A commitment to hard work and a desire to learn.
- The physical ability to lift and move heavy boxes and merchandise.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship starting in Winter 2027.
About Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers operate as a professional baseball team based in Appleton. The organization functions as the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Their operations include hosting baseball games, concerts, and private events like banquets and weddings. The franchise traces its history in Appleton baseball back to 1891.
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