What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2026 Sport Management Internship position at O'Fallon Hoots?
The O'Fallon Hoots will play their sixth season at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri in 2026. CarShield Field has served as the host site for our Prospect League O'Fallon Hoots team, our very own 6-team house league, the 1st Phorm Collegiate League, and various special events. We are looking for the next superstars for our Spring 2026 Internship Class!
Our Spring Interns will get hands-on experience in Ticket Sales, Promotions, Social Media, Sponsorships, Stadium Operations, Food & Beverage, as well as Marketing and Graphic Design.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience with an established collegiate-level baseball organization
- Career guidance and coaching from upper management
- Freedom to be creative and develop as a professional in the sports industry
- Exposure to multiple departments, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the fan experience
What We Expect From You
- Willingness to be challenged and step outside your comfort zone
- Desire to learn and grow as a professional
- Excellent organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and/or Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Ability to interact with other O’Fallon Hoots / Play 9 Sports departments to provide a cooperative, client-oriented focus for all related operations
- Energetic and excited about bringing the best show to O'Fallon
What You’ll Be Doing / Learning
Ticket Operations, Sales, and Community Outreach
- Sell single-game tickets and provide exceptional customer service to all ticket holders
- Prospect and list-build for group sales and theme nights
- Develop in-game promotional events in conjunction with sponsorship sales
- Develop and execute social media and other marketing strategies
- Outreach to local businesses to build community connection and engagement
Marketing, Social Media & Graphic Design Support
- Assist in planning and scheduling social media content across all team platforms
- Help capture and produce digital content including photos, short-form video, and graphics
- Create basic promotional graphics for theme nights, ticket offers, and community events
- Contribute to email marketing campaigns and fan communication pieces
- Support branding efforts to ensure consistent voice and visuals across all channels
Stadium Operations & Fan Experience
- Assist the Director of Stadium Operations in keeping the ballpark in top shape
- Create and maintain a clean, safe, and fun ballpark for all fans
- Assist with inventory controls and purchasing supplies for stadium needs
- Pursue and help coordinate ballpark rentals, including but not limited to: college baseball games, high school baseball games, and soccer practices
- Assist in preventative maintenance projects
- Provide customer service that is For the Fan at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Internship Details
This is an unpaid position. Interns are eligible to earn college credit, as well as consideration for future placement in part-time and full-time positions with the Hoots and/or Play9 Sports.
Start Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.