The Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, are currently in search of a Marketing intern. The position provides interested and qualified candidates an opportunity to gain valuable experience in professional sports through our challenging and rewarding internship program. The Memphis Redbirds are the first not-for-profit professional baseball team and facility in the United States. In addition, the Redbirds play all home games at AutoZone Park, which has gained national attention as the best ballpark in the country below the Major League level.

The Marketing Intern will work with the Marketing Coordinator.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Creating, coordinating and implementing special events in the community.
2. Executing the various elements of numerous sponsorship agreements—i.e. scheduling mascot appearances, delivering pocket schedules, etc.
3. Participation in the community appearances by accompanying mascot, presence at local expositions, and several grassroots marketing appearances.
4. Seeking new avenues for involvement in the local community and corporate environments, as well as cross-promotional opportunities.
5. Responsible for development, recruitment, database organization, and fulfillment of Rockin’ Redbird Kids Club.
6. Developing and maintaining various print advertising;
7. Conducting and analyzing patron/customer quantitative and qualitative research;
8. Planning, organizing and implementing a strategic marketing plan;
9. Programming, supervising, and maintaining the ballpark Boardwalk, an interactive, child-oriented, game area.

• Other duties include selling advertising, season, groups, and game day tickets, answering phones and various game-time duties.

Interns will receive a monthly compensation + housing will be provided

The position begins in January 19, 2009 and lasts until the end of the season.
The Memphis Redbirds and AutoZone Parks are managed by Global Spectrum
Global Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer