Internship Overview

The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple A- Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are seeking highly motivated candidates to become vital members of our marketing department. Prospective marketing interns should be passionate, enthusiastic, and creative individuals who are excited to work in a team setting. Interns will be exposed to different aspects of Grizzlies marketing efforts including promotion development, design, new media, game entertainment, sales, media relations, and community relations initiatives. Marketing interns will be expected to promote the Fresno Grizzlies at various grassroots marketing campaigns throughout the community, often on weekends and holidays. This internship will offer individuals real experience within a professional sports organization while allowing them to grow in the process. Applicants must be able to receive course credit, preferably towards a degree in marketing, business, sports marketing, or related field, for this non-paid internship. Previous experience with sports, event marketing and/or graphic design is a plus. Although scheduling is flexible, a commitment to work nights, weekends, and game days is strongly encouraged. Applicants must also have a clean driving record. This internship will run from the spring semester of 2010 through the end of the Grizzlies’ baseball season.

Essential Duties
• Assist in development of grassroots marketing initiatives
• Transport Fresno Grizzlies vehicles, staff, players, merchandise, mobile marketing booth, equipment and other items to and from community events outside the stadium
• Set-up all elements at event sites including Grizzlies merchandise, interactive elements (inflatables, tables, etc.), giveaways and sponsor items
• Create environment at community events that demonstrates the organization’s “Fun. Guaranteed.” ideology
• Contribute ideas during staff brainstorming meetings and assist in implementation
• Develop comprehensive web presence for team through social media and other online initiatives
• Help develop promotional nights, theme events and in-game entertainment concepts
• Off-site distribution of marketing materials (i.e. flyers, pocket schedules)
• Assist members of full time marketing staff with duties as assigned, including media relations preparation, graphic and web design, game production responsibilities, etc.

Qualification Standards
• Candidates must receive college credit and provide proof of school enrollment and internship credit in order to participate in our internship program
• Candidates must also have a willingness to learn and be extremely motivated to get into the community and raise awareness of the Fresno Grizzlies
• Computer skills with proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Adobe PhotoShop are preferred
• Driver’s license and proof of insurance