2014 Express Interns
The Express, an affiliate of the Northwoods League, offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with the team in an exciting, fast-paced environment. In addition to learning about daily operations, including customer relations, communication, and ticket and apparel sales, our interns are given the opportunity to specialize in their field of study. The Express offers internship positions in marketing/public relations, stadium operations, media relations, ticket sales, video production, and photography.
The Express season is a fun-filled 72-game schedule that includes 36 home games at Carson Park, and possible home playoff games. The internship will begin in early May and run until the middle of August, depending on the playoff situation. Self-motivation, strong communication skills, an energetic attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure are a must. Each intern receives a housing stipend in addition to the opportunity to earn an hourly wage.
If you’re interested, please send a resume with a cover letter and references to:
Sammi Costello
Eau Claire Express
102 E. Grand Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Sammi@eauclaireexpress.com
All internships have been filled for the 2023 season. Please check back this fall for openings!
Full-Time Internships Include:
Video Production – Filled
Photography – Filled
Ticket Sales – Filled
Stadium Operations Management – Filled
Media Relations – Filled
Marketing/Public Relations – Filled
(click links for job descriptions)
Former Express staff have gone on to careers in the following:
Eau Claire Express Part-Owner
Eau Claire Express General Manager
Eau Claire Express Assistant General Manager
Eau Claire Express Assistant Director of Operations
Eau Claire Express Director of Marketing & Promotions
Eau Claire Express Director of Food & Beverage
Eau Claire Express Group Sales Manager
Eau Claire Express Corporate Account Manager
Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles A Affiliate) Director of Sponsorship
Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles A Affiliate) Sponsorship Sales Account Manager
Nashville SC Group Sales Account Executive
NCAA Division I Assistant Director for Sports & Competition
NCAA Division III Sports Information Director
Milwaukee Brewers Coordinator – Client Services, Corporate Marketing
Milwaukee Brewers Ticket Sales Representative
Minnesota Twins Group Ticket Sales & Service Executive
Minnesota Twins New Business Development Representative
Minnesota Twins Coordinator, Ticket Sales & Service
Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks AAA Affiliate) Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships
Texas Tech University Assistant Ticket Manager
USOC Assistant Operations Manager
Testimonials:
“My 2 years with the Eau Claire Express were 2 of the best summers I have experienced. You gain experience that prepares you for the real world but you also gain friendships/connections that you will keep your whole life.” – Steven Wert (Stadium Operations 2011-2012), Minnesota Twins Group Ticket Sales & Service Executive
“Without my summer with the Eau Claire Express, I never would have been able to gain the experience I needed to make myself marketable to other teams at the next level of baseball. The Eau Claire front office not only built an internship to suit my strengths but also encouraged and supported me in developing my skills in other areas. They were able to challenge and guide me to do better work every day. An internship with the Eau Claire Express is exactly what you need to take your experience to the next level.” – Carrie Lippert (Public Relations 2012), Pawtucket Red Sox – AAA Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox Game Host/Community Relations Assistant
Internship Opportunities at the Eau Claire Express
Shelli (2013) edits graphics on the YouTube web broadcast.
Video Production
The Video Production Intern will serve as the Video Producer for all live broadcasting of Express home games on the internet. Main duties include remote camera operations, video and audio broadcast productions, troubleshooting of all technical issues, management of camera staff, and archiving of all games. This intern will also be able to produce web content for our official website including player interviews, promotional spots, and highlight packages. Other duties include creating and updating between-inning material for game broadcasts, group sales, distribution of Express literature, and ticket sales at the Express office.
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Photography / Digital Content Creator
The Photography Intern will be in charge of creating a photographic history of the season at Carson Park. Action photos of each player will need to be taken, along with a team photo near the end of the season. The intern will be responsible for taking photos for all game-day sponsors, which includes their giveaway, first pitch participant, and any banners that the sponsor has hung at the stadium. The intern will take all pictures for player trading cards and will work with the Media Relations intern on the production of the cards. Near the end of the season, this intern will put together a picture slideshow with highlights from the season that is used for distribution to Express staff and Host Families. Other duties include taking and developing photos of each Host Family with their player(s), photography for use in Express marketing materials, and uploading photos onto the Express website.
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Rosalyn and Betsy (2014) working at the 50/50 raffle and prize wheel table.
Ticket Sales
The ticket sales intern will assist in the box office operation overseeing will call ticket orders, incoming ticket order phone calls, and assisting with group ticket sales. This intern will also work the main ticket window at Carson Park on game nights. This internship includes group ticket sales, mini-plan sales, and individual game ticket sales. Other duties will include creating a schedule of giveaways, execution of those giveaways, overseeing host family and season ticket holder requests, and doing a write-up for the host family or season ticket holder of the night public address read.
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The Stadium Operations Management Interns will oversee the day-to-day operation of Carson Park during the Northwoods League season Duties include scheduling of all staff, oversight of food prep in main concessions and Fan Deck areas, delegating tasks, and overseeing the part-time workers for all baseball games held at Carson Park. Additional staff-related duties include hiring, dealing with employee concerns, and maintaining databases of employee payroll, discipline, and requested time off. This intern will be responsible for opening the park and preparing the stadium for each Express home game. The Stadium Operations Management interns will oversee inventory and assist the General Manager in orders of all food and beverage. Other duties include group sales, distribution of Express literature, and ticket sales at the Express office. The candidate must have the ability to lift 160.5 lbs. (the weight of a keg)
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Media Relations
The Media Relations Intern will be in charge of keeping and disseminating all official statistics at Express home games. The Media Relations intern will gain experience in updating and running the message display center. This intern will be responsible for daily updates to the Express website, as well as writing press releases for the media and stories for publication on the web throughout the season. The Media Relations intern will make updates to the Express Virtual Media Guide & Game-day Program, including featured stories, rosters and various statistics. Other duties include conducting weekly interviews with players or coaches for publication on the website, group sales, distribution of Express literature and ticket sales at the Express office. Knowledge of baseball rules and baseball scoring software is preferred but not necessarily required.
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Marci (2013) oversees the Subway Dizzy Bat Race between innings.
Marketing/Promotions
Marketing/PR Interns will be in charge of coordinating game promotions with the presenting sponsor for at least eight home dates throughout the course of the season. The interns will be responsible for every aspect of the sponsor’s evening, from distributing the giveaway items to setting up banners and other stadium signage. Marketing/PR interns will assist with running on-field promotions held nightly at the ballpark. Other duties may include creating of on-field promotions, coordination of player and mascot appearances, managing of Trax Kids Club, stadium signage, setup of Little League outings at the ballpark, apparel control, scriptwriting and fan relations. Interns will also gain experience with group sales, distribution of Express literature, the ticket system, and customer relations in the Express office.
These interns will inform our fans of upcoming promotions through the distribution of the Express newsletter, maintain and utilize all social media sites, oversee the 50/50 raffle at Carson Park and appear at various promotional events throughout the Chippewa Valley. Some media relations work may be included as well, including writing press releases and conducting interviews with players and staff for use on the Express website and social media pages.