What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotions and Community Relations - 2026 Fall Internship position at Gateway Grizzlies?
Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Promotions/Community Relations Intern for the 2026 Fall 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 August to December.. 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.
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, outgoing, and energetic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Must be comfortable in front of large crowds
- Able to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks
- Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
- Must be willing and able to lift items up to 50 lbs. for set up and take down of games and events
- Must have a car and driver’s license
- Flexible to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities:
- Promote the Grizzlies organization throughout the community as a member of the “street team”
- Represent Grizzlies at events such as parades and community activities
- Schedule and coordinate mascot appearances and events (be available for community appearances with or as the mascot)
- Assist in the implementation of activities including: On-field promotional items and props, pre-game giveaways, post-game activities, and upkeep of promotional items/equipment, etc.
- Develop and write scripts and game intros for the public announcer as well as the game emcee.
- Assist in the planning and execution of promotion theme nights and mid-inning games
- Research, create, produce, and implement fun on-field games for adults and children.
- Answer phone calls & everyday questions about the Gateway Grizzlies organization
Compensation:
- Unpaid 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