Department: Ticket Sales and Services
Location: Citi Field, Flushing, New York 11368
Reports to: Director of Ticket Sales
Date: Summer or Fall 2012
This internship program is designed for applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in professional sports and are eligible to work full-time or part-time hours. The internship is unpaid and all candidates must be enrolled in a credit earning college course to participate.
General requirements/responsibilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Related coursework and/or experience a plus.
- Some knowledge of Major League Baseball rules, history and players.
- Ability to work well with others, from fellow interns and front office staff to athletes, fans, customers and corporate clients. Professional conduct, image and demeanor in an office setting.
- Candidates must have good computer skills, including some proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
- Consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. During the baseball season this includes nights and weekends when team plays home games.
- Must have own transportation to and from Citi Field.
The Ticket Office Interns will support the day-to-day operations of the Season Ticket Sales, Group Ticket Sales, Season Ticket Account Services and Ticket Operations departments. Interns will receive practical training and experience in these areas while gaining an understanding of how the ticket office of a Major League Baseball team operates. Interns will assist with general office duties during regular business hours as well as day of game activities including, but not limited to, pre-game entertainment, ballpark tours, special event coordination and sales efforts.
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Are you able to earn school credit for your internship?
2. Are you applying for a Summer 2012 or Fall 2012 semester internship?