About AEG
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Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Saint Louis, MO, US
Year founded
1992
Internship
Posted 8 days ago
Job description
Joliet Slammers Promotions Internship (Summer 2026)
Company Overview:
The Joliet Slammers are Joliet's hometown professional baseball team, competing in the Frontier League - a Partner League of Major League Baseball. We're dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive, team-first culture rooted in community, fun, and creating memories for fans of every age. The right individual will play a key role in upholding and elevating that standard across all departments.
Position Overview: The Joliet Slammers are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated students to be a part of the 2025 season. As an intern, you will obtain first-hand experience in the entire operation of a successful professional baseball franchise. A promotion intern would primarily be focused on ensuring the Slammers fans have a wonderful experience by providing exciting & engaging promotions throughout the season via on-field games, theme nights, customer service, community outreach, and other opportunities across the organization.
Every day is different, but a typical day might include:
The ideal candidate:
This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter, Resume
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
Company Overview:
The Joliet Slammers are Joliet's hometown professional baseball team, competing in the Frontier League - a Partner League of Major League Baseball. We're dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for our fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive, team-first culture rooted in community, fun, and creating memories for fans of every age. The right individual will play a key role in upholding and elevating that standard across all departments.
Position Overview: The Joliet Slammers are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated students to be a part of the 2025 season. As an intern, you will obtain first-hand experience in the entire operation of a successful professional baseball franchise. A promotion intern would primarily be focused on ensuring the Slammers fans have a wonderful experience by providing exciting & engaging promotions throughout the season via on-field games, theme nights, customer service, community outreach, and other opportunities across the organization.
Every day is different, but a typical day might include:
- Represent the Joliet Slammers organization, partners, and sponsors with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm at all times
- Display outstanding teamwork, communication skills, and an energetic personality
- Planning and executing all aspects of promotions and associated tasks
- Theme nights, on-field entertainment, production, and more
- Assisting with the creation of in-game entertainment, especially pertaining to theme nights
- Willing to put yourself out there
- Dancing, cheering, engaging with the crowd
- Assisting with production setup for each game
- Assisting with PA scripts, video board, music, etc
- Assisting with stocking, cleaning, inventory, etc
- Attending various community events/parades
- Help with the day-to-day function of the organization. You may be asked to do several tasks; it's part of the all-inclusive experience!
The ideal candidate:
- Are currently attending college
- Are able to work all 51 home games and additional off-site events
- Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
- Have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-task work environment
- Have superior oral communication. Writing and editing skills
- Are highly motivated with a strong work ethic
- Strong desire to work in a team environment
This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter, Resume
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
- What is your availability? Start date/end date
- Are you available to work all 51 Slammers Home Games or a majority throughout the season?
- Are you local to the Chicagoland area?
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Promotions Intern?
A: To succeed as a Promotions Intern, key technical skills include proficiency in social media management tools, event planning software, and data analysis platforms, as well as experience with graphic design and video editing. Soft skills such as strong communication and project management abilities, creativity, and adaptability are also crucial, as they enable interns to effectively collaborate with teams, develop innovative promotional strategies, and navigate changing priorities. By possessing these skills, a Promotions Intern can effectively contribute to campaign success and build a strong foundation for future roles in marketing or promotions.
Q: What is the career path for a Promotions Intern?
A: A Promotions Intern typically progresses through a career path that includes entry-level roles such as Promotions Coordinator, where they assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns, to mid-level positions like Promotions Manager, where they lead teams and develop marketing strategies. As they gain experience, they can move into senior roles like Senior Promotions Manager or Marketing Director, overseeing large-scale campaigns and leading cross-functional teams. Throughout their career, they can develop skills in project management, event planning, marketing analytics, and team leadership, ultimately leading to opportunities in related fields like brand management, product development, or entrepreneurship.
