Rafters Internship Opportunities For 2017 Season Now Available

Team Hires 8-10 Interns Each Season

The Rafters are members of the Summer Collegiate Northwoods League and play 36 home games from late May – August. The internships run from the middle of May through the middle of August. Every summer the Rafters hire 8-10 full-time interns to help fill vital roles within the team's front office. All interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jake@raftersbaseball.com. In your letter please detail which TWO internships you'd like to apply for and rank them #1 & #2. The Rafters have begun holding interviews and will continue to do so until all positions are full.  

All interns will receive a travel and housing stipend. There are educational and work components to this position.   All interns must receive college credit for the internship OR this internship must qualify for a graduation requirement. Interns will not only work every home game, but will also help handle all day to day responsibilities in the front office on off-days as well. Hours vary each week depending on the number of home games. Below are details about the full-time internships being offered in 2017.

1) Concessions/Operations Internship –

– Assist with the setup and cleanup of all events held at the stadium

– Supervise game day staff and help with scheduling and payroll

– Heavily focused on all concessions responsibilities including assisting with ordering food/beverage, food preparation, waste management, and management of game staff

– Previous experience with food/beverage handling and management preferred, but not required

– Responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of the concessions areas

– Act as liaison to over ten distributors of goods and services around the ballpark

2) Merchandise/Clubhouse/Operations Internship –

– Help with the setup and cleanup of all events held at the stadium

– Maintain inventory, assist with ordering new merchandise

– Manage team shop on game day

– Supervise game day staff

– Manage the home and visitors’ clubhouse; assist with team laundry and personals

– Responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of the ballpark

3) Ticketing Internship –

– Work directly with online ticket system to ensure that all season ticket, package plan holders and large company outings have a good time when at the ballpark

– Manage and run box office at Witter Field

– Help manage and schedule a staff of game day employees – help with the incoming calls, walkup ticket orders, and internet orders

– Make sure proper wristbands are available for groups and members of the Founders Club

– Assist with other special groups in the park (Birthday Parties, Founders Club members, 9-Game Pack holders, etc…)

– Learn and operate the back end of the ticket system, CRM, and ticket exchanges

4) Video Production Internship –

– Responsible for training camera operators and directing video webcast for 36 home games

– Producing and editing T.V. commercials

– Producing highlight packages after games for the website, YouTube & www.raftersbaseball.com

– Being efficient with editing software such as Final Cut Pro and other software such as YouTube and Wirecast

– Writing content for the website (series previews/game recaps)

– Helping schedule interviews with the Media

– Input game scripts daily in the message center for the main scoreboard

– Ability to shoot footage to document activities taking place at or outside of the ballpark

– Responsible for setup and takedown of video equipment each night

5) Marketing Internship –

– Help implement sponsorship contracts while writing and executing game day scripts

– Manage all on-field promotions that are executed on game days, jersey auctions, and other special events taking place each night

– Produce weekly mass e-mail newsletters for all fans and Bull’s Eye Credit Union Kids Club

– Manage all team social media accounts

– Coordinate all on-field promotions and pre-game activities (National Anthem, first pitches etc.)

– Organize and attend mascot/player appearances in the community

– Outgoing, energetic, and personable candidates are desired

– Work closely with PA Announcer and music staff to ensure production runs smoothly

– Develop positive relationships with fans, clients and community members to help promote the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

6) Social Media/Graphic Design/Team Photography Internship –

– Game Day Position; additional hours may be available if desired

– Take photographs on Rafters game days of food specials, on-field promotions, fans, celebrity guests, game action, etc.

– Upload photos to social media outlets including, but not limited to, Facebook and Twitter to promote the Rafters and interact with fans

– Photograph all staff members and players headshots for website and media use

– Photograph team at community appearances; take photos of group outings, First Pitches, National Anthem singers, etc.

– Graphic Design experience is a plus, but is not required.

– Must be available for most home games during the 2017 seaso

7)Field and Turf Management/Operations Internship –

– Perform and oversee all aspects of field maintenance (mowing, fertilizing, trimming, weed management, and irrigation)

– Maintain playing surface for all games held at Witter Field, Rafters and non-Rafters events (ie. High School and American Legion games)

– Ability to operate small landscape equipment (mowers, edgers, etc.) and basic small engine knowledge

– Prepare the field on all game days (mowing, chalking, and dragging the infield)

– Perform other facility and maintenance duties throughout the ballpark as needed

– Act as scoreboard operator during games and manage radar gun readings

– Ability to work long hours, including weekends, as business indicates

– Other duties as assigned by GM

– Field and Turf Management experience or education in relation to athletic fields preferred

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The 23-year-old summer collegiate league is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 160 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rafters as your favorite team.