<\/a><\/p>\n The Eau Claire Express baseb<\/span><\/span><\/strong>all organization is seeking current college students pursuing a career in the sporting industry for summer internships. All internship positions have been FILLED for the 2023 season. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 2014 Express Interns<\/p><\/div>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you’re interested, please send a resume <\/strong>with a cover letter <\/strong>and references to:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sammi Costello All internships have been filled for the 2023 season. Please check back this fall for openings!<\/span><\/p>\n Full-Time Internships Include:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Video Production<\/a> – Filled Former Express staff have gone on to careers in the following:<\/strong> NCAA Division I Assistant Director for Sports & Competition Testimonials:<\/strong> “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.” <\/em>– Carrie Lippert (Public Relations 2012), Pawtucket Red Sox – AAA Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox Game Host\/Community Relations Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n Internship Opportunities at the Eau Claire Express<\/strong><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Shelli (2013) edits graphics on the YouTube web broadcast.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a>Video Production<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n <\/a>Photography \/ Digital Content Creator\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Rosalyn and Betsy (2014) working at the 50\/50 raffle and prize wheel table.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a>Ticket Sales\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/a>Stadium Operations Management<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u00a0must have the ability to lift 160.5 lbs. (the weight of a keg)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/a>Media Relations<\/span><\/strong><\/span>![\"Group\"](\"http:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/eau-claire-express\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2013\/09\/Group.png\" "\\"\\"")
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\nEau Claire Express
\n102 E. Grand Ave.
\nEau Claire, WI 54701<\/span><\/span>
\nSammi@eauclaireexpress.com<\/p>\n
\nPhotography<\/a> – Filled
\nTicket Sales<\/a> – Filled
\nStadium Operations Management<\/a> – Filled
\nMedia Relations<\/a> – Filled
\nMarketing\/Public Relations<\/a> – Filled<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n(click links for job descriptions)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nEau Claire Express Part-Owner
\nEau Claire Express General Manager
\nEau Claire Express Assistant General Manager
\nEau Claire Express Assistant Director of Operations
\nEau Claire Express Director of Marketing & Promotions
\n\u200bEau Claire Express Director of Food & Beverage
\nEau Claire Express Group Sales Manager
\nEau Claire Express Corporate Account Manager
\nFrederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles A Affiliate) Director of Sponsorship<\/span><\/span>
\nFrederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles A Affiliate) Sponsorship Sales Account Manager<\/span>
\nNashville SC Group Sales Account Executive <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nNCAA Division III Sports Information Director<\/span><\/span>
\nMilwaukee Brewers Coordinator – Client Services, Corporate Marketing
\nMilwaukee Brewers Ticket Sales Representative
\nMinnesota Twins Group Ticket Sales & Service Executive
\nMinnesota Twins New Business Development Representative<\/span><\/span>
\nMinnesota Twins Coordinator, Ticket Sales & Service
\nReno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks AAA Affiliate) Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships
\nTexas Tech University Assistant Ticket Manager<\/span>
\nUSOC Assistant Operations Manager<\/span><\/p>\n
\n“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.” – <\/em>Steven Wert (Stadium Operations 2011-2012), Minnesota Twins Group Ticket Sales & Service Executive<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nThe 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.<\/span>
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\nThe 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.<\/span>
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\nThe 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. \u00a0This intern will also work the main ticket window at Carson Park on game nights. \u00a0This 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. \u00a0<\/span>
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\nThe 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.<\/span>
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