What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotions Internship - Summer 2026 position at Gateway Grizzlies?
Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Promotions 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.
- 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 100 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:
- Assist in the planning and execution of promotion theme nights and mid-inning games
- 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 inventory management for the team store merchandise and promotional materials.
- Stock Izzy’s Den with Novelty items as well as fulfilling orders.
- Write gameday scripts, rundowns, etc. for Grizzlies Games and well as any extra events at the ballpark.
- 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.
- Manage Izzy’s Cub Club including writing emails, communicating with members, staffing the table at games, etc.
- Assist and learn from other departments throughout the entire internship.
- Answer phone calls & everyday questions about the Gateway Grizzlies organization
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