What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Management Internship position at Augusta GreenJackets?
We are seeking a full-time Merchandise Management Intern to join our team. To qualify for this program, you must be a recent college graduate (May 2025 or December 2025). We are also able to consider candidates currently enrolled in a related program who will graduate in Spring 2026; however, you must be onsite by February/March of 2026.
This is an educational internship. Throughout the program, you will receive hands-on training in managing a sports-industry retail operation and performing many of the responsibilities typically assigned to a Merchandise Manager in a professional sports venue.
You will receive training and experience in the following areas:
- Ordering merchandise and managing product needs
- Performing administrative duties, including hiring, scheduling, and managing staff timecards
- Partnering with the Marketing Team to support online retail initiatives
- Working all home games and events and ensuring exceptional customer service
- Learning and applying leadership skills related to staff management and day-to-day retail operations
- Training on POS systems (sales, returns, exchanges), online shop platforms, shipping processes, and inventory maintenance
- Using our inventory software, processing purchase orders, entering invoices, and receiving product
- Assisting with marketing efforts in partnership with management
- Gaining a full understanding of the stockroom, product assortment, and preparing reports for accounting
- Greeting, assisting, and cashing out customers during both game days and non-game days
- Performing additional retail department duties as assigned following proper training
Qualifications:
- Graduated May/December 2025 with a degree in sports management, marketing, communications, event management, or a related field. Should you be graduating in May of 2026, this role requires you are on site by February 2026.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with graphic design preferred (Adobe Photoshop, Canva or similar).
- A positive attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays during the season.
- Comfortable interacting with the public and being part of a high-energy entertainment environment.
The GreenJackets will pay 100% for your housing in this role, we have special intern housing for you and other interns, and we cover all your expenses. Further, we provide you with a monthly stipend of $700 for your other expenses.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $100 - $700
