Promotions & Street Team Coordinator (Intern)

Job Title: Promotions & Street Team CoordinatorRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE - FAN ENGAGEMENT & PROMOTIONS: Work with the promotions staff to design, develop and implement promotional activities designed to be fun, interactive and to help sell tickets. Oversee the on-field promotional staff during all home games. Develop and implement creative concepts for theme nights, events and promotions. Help prepare and coordinate in-game promotions. Participate in gameday setup including decorating for theme nights, securing props, printing materials, distributing giveaway items, staffing check-ins, etc. Make sure all promotional materials and props for in-game promotions are in place before game time.Personally interact with ValleyCats fans inside and outside of the stadium either in costume or out of costume when needed. Sign up fans for between inning promotions (including having waivers signed prior to events). Maintain a clean and organized promotions room.MASCOT OPERATIONS: Perform as various ValleyCats mascots during in-game promotions and at special events, as necessary. Assist in creating skits for video or in-game promotional entertainment. Maintain and use all mascot costumes by adhering to a rigorous cleaning schedule and alerting manager of repairs that are needed in a timely manner. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: To participate in grassroots marketing efforts which include traveling to various events aimed at interacting with fans, generating consumer leads, and representing the Tri-City ValleyCats. Wear the mascot costume as needed when out in the community. Help distribute 175,000 pocket schedules throughout the Capital Region. OTHER DUTIES: Screen incoming calls and respond as necessary. Makes sales calls (as requested). Complete other miscellaneous projects as instructed by management; may include tasks such as cutting flyers, laminating, data entry, etc. Must be willing to work extended hours. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be comfortable in front of crowds.Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students or individuals seeking entry into the sports industry. Must be enthusiastic with a desire to learn through hands on experience.Desire to have FUN!Strong communication and organizational skills.Must be a team player with leadership skills.Ability to be at the stadium or events long hours including night and weekends. Self-motivated worker without needing constant direction. An organized and goal oriented individual. Knowledge of baseball. Must have basic computer skills-MS Office.Willingness to wear a mascot costume.Driver's License.