What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Intern position at Attain Sports?
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.
Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.
- Assist with inventory, pricing, and stocking
- Assist with fulfilling online orders
- Assist the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots, as needed
- Assist the marketing team with social media needs
- Work Frederick Keys home games and events as directed by the Merchandise Manager
- Gain experience laying out a team store to promote sales
- Gain knowledge about merchandise purchasing based on market, gaps in collections, and inventory needs.
- Assist with preparation of the merchandise store for game day
- Assist in working the merchandise store, as needed
- Assist with back filling store throughout the game
- Assist with closing the store after the game
- College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or similar.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Proficient in using point of sale systems or a quick learner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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