Looking for a rewarding, diversely educational, and exciting way to spend your summer? Look no further! The Kokomo Jackrabbits Baseball Team, a subsidiary of ROC Ventures, is currently seeking students in need of internship opportunities for their 2022 season at Kokomo Municipal Stadium in Kokomo, IN. This internship promises to offer a little bit of everything for the student who is serious about pursuing a career in sports.  From customer service and facility operations to on-field entertainment and community appearances, each day will bring about its own set of new experiences and challenges. Be a part of something special from the ground up with the Kokomo Jackrabbits!

OPERATIONS ROTATION

• Clubhouse duties to include locker room set-up, laundry needs for both home and away teams, cleaning/vacuuming/tidying of each clubhouse, player and coaches needs as they arise, and equipment inventory.
• Assist in the presentation of pre- and post-game team meals for both teams to include setting up, maintaining, and cleaning up afterwards; respond to player and coaches needs as they arise.
• Ballpark and field maintenance
• Pre-game stadium walk-thru to ensure ballpark is game-day ready.
• Pre-season stadium set-up to include hanging banners, assembling and arranging seating, general stadium cleaning, clubhouse preparations, Press Box components in place, and other duties as needed.

ENTERTAINMENT ROTATION 

• Take part in the execution of all pre-game, between inning, and post-game promotions to include assisting with props, getting contestants on and off the field, helping with player participation, hyping up the crowd; assisting other departments with activation of these promotions.
• Seek out fans to participate in ballpark activities throughout the game. Upon signing individuals up, pass along instruction as to where they should go and when, have them sign a participation waiver.
• Distribute giveaways to fans on promotional nights at the front entry gates. Ensure giveaways are in place and ready to go for gates open.
• Meet and assist with color guards, first pitch participants, and any other pre-game ceremonies.
• Welcome and attend to families celebrating their birthdays at the game. Accompany the party to any other experiences included with their outing.
• Pre-season stadium set-up to include hanging banners, assembling and arranging seating, general stadium cleaning, clubhouse preparations, Press Box components in place, and other duties as needed.

FAN RELATIONS

• Assist with the management of the ticket taking area at the stadium each night, responsible for the appearance of the entry area, greet fans as they enter and exit, help with any customer needs.
• Work at the Will Call position at the stadium box office assisting patrons as they arrive to pick up their tickets for the game. Troubleshooting any issues as they arise with the customer’s tickets.
• Assist in the management of the Fan Relations Booth at the stadium on game nights to include assisting fans with any questions they may have, handling redemption vouchers, directing fans throughout the stadium, radioing other departments with any needs that may arise, providing instruction for patrons reporting to the booth with emergency situations (First Aid, missing children, etc.), checking in the EMT’s for the game.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Kokomo Jackrabbits interns will support specific departments throughout the season. The position will include event day duties and some non-game day events as well. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to work in a team environment, have an eagerness to learn, and possess the flexibility to adapt to what each day brings. Interns must be committed to working long hours including nights, weekends, and occasionally holidays.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Besides game day duties, each intern will be responsible for helping prepare and maintain the ballpark prior to the start of the season as well as in season to ensure facilities are presentable at all times.
• Throughout the internship, you will perform duties within the following areas: Operations, Entertainment, and Fan Relations. Each rotation will last approximately 1/3 of the season and your responsibilities will vary on any given day.
• Interns may be expected to work on some non-game days as well as all game days to ensure they receive a well-rounded experience of the operation. As the summer progresses, interns may have the opportunity to manage non-Jackrabbit events taking place at the stadium on their own.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Current enrollment in an accredited program at a College or University with a focus in Sport Management, Event Management, Business Management, Marketing, Communications and/or Hospitality.
• Intern must display professionalism – businesslike attitude, attire, cheerful disposition, teamwork, and candor/honesty/discretion/trust/judgment.
• Communication skills – strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to positively interact with all patrons attending events at the stadium and other venues.
• Dependability – available for early morning/late evening/weekend work – commitment to working nights/weekends.
• Needs and wants to be part of a winning team – having an ongoing sense of urgency.
• High energy, enthusiastic, ego-less individual with total team player orientation and ability to motivate colleagues at every level of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

 OTHER INFORMATION:

• The internship runs from May – September (pending post-season play and each individual’s school schedule).
• All interns will receive a taxable, $100 per month of the internship (up to 4 months).

To apply for an internship, contact the Jackrabbits:

Nathan Martin

General Manager

Email: nathanm@rocventures.org

Phone: (765) 457-5000