What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Relations Internship - Summer 2026 position at Gateway Grizzlies?
Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Client Relations Intern for the 2026 season! The internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in professional sports through our dynamic internship program. The internship runs from May to September and does not end early if interns complete their required hours. The Gateway Grizzlies are located in Sauget, IL and have been a part of the Frontier League since 2001. The Grizzlies made the playoffs in 2025 for the third consecutive year!
Check us out: www.gatewaygrizzlies.com
Qualifications:
- Must be for college credit
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be able to problem solve quickly and work efficiently in an intense environment.
- Able to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks.
- Must be willing and able to lift items up to 50 lbs. for set up and take down of games and events.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
- Flexible to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Cold calling potential and existing clients.
- Handling inbound phone calls.
- Willing to engage in conversation publicly.
- Assisting in sales operations and activation.
- Carrying out basic account review duties.
- Assisting in maintaining and updating customer databases.
- Entertaining clients and high-level package holders during events and games at Grizzlies Ballpark.
- Assisting with ticketing and event logistics for group sales and season ticket customers.
- Managing suites and other all-inclusive areas during games.
- Assisting and learning from other departments throughout the entire internship.
Compensation:
- Unpaid internship (Candidates are required to work 25-40 hours per week for the internship)
- Candidates can work games and extra events for compensation at an hourly rate.
- Housing is not provided for the internship (Applicants should consider the Greater St. Louis Area for housing)
Over the years, Gateway Grizzlies interns have gone on and worked in all 4 major league sports! Are you ready for the opportunity? If so, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Gateway Grizzlies is an Equal Opportunity Employer