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Rick Brenner, General
Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Trenton Thunder
 
What was your first
baseball job? What other jobs did you have before becoming a GM?
I started out as a
Public Relations intern. Later, I moved on to be Director of Community Relations,
Director of Special Events, Director of Public Relations and Director of
Operations. From there, I became Assistant General Manager and now, General Manager /COO.
Who were your mentors and
what was the most valuable thing they taught you?
I learned from
people that worked here and from our ownership. Some of the most valuable things I have
learned are to always ask questions, work hard and never ask anyone to do something
that you would not do yourself. It is also important to have your eyes and ears
open to staff, interns, fans, everyone. Visit other parks; look at what every team is doing and
extract any ideas that you can in order to make your park
run better and be more entertaining.
What has been your fondest baseball memory?
We are all
fortunate to work in this industry and have the opportunity to entertain fans
and to
enjoy the game and the fun that surrounds it. There are too many great moments to
pick just one. I will say, however, that the moment I arrive at the park
every day gets a little more exciting every time. We are lucky to be part
of this industry, and I have not had a day in 10 years that I was not looking
forward to coming to the ballpark.
What are your feelings on
the Eastern League?
The Eastern League
has some phenomenal cities and stadiums. It is a great league for prospects and
entertainment and, in addition, is extremely affordable.
What do you look for when
adding staff members?
The most important
thing in finding the right people for our staff is to find ones that are
comfortable with people. I know it sounds corny, but we believe that hiring
"people"- persons and training them to do their jobs is more important than
anything else. This is a customer service industry and we need outgoing, friendly
people to treat our fans in the manner they deserve. We typically promote
from within (of our 20 full-time staff, 15 started here as interns). Our intern program
is used as a feeder system because it gives us the opportunity to see who we feel has
the potential to move up to the next level in their careers.
For more info on Rick and the
Trenton Thunder, please visit
www.trentonthunder.com.
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Dan Mason,
General Manager,
Rochester Red Wings
What does a General Manager
do? What are you responsible for?
My job is to
oversee the business side of our operation. This includes the
Ticket Sales, Season Seats, Group Sales, Marketing, Community Relations,
Public/Media Relations, Website, Promotions, Radio Broadcast, Merchandising,
Accounting, Human Resources and Grounds Maintenance departments. We have department heads
for each of these categories with whom I work to make sure all issues are
managed. Unlike a Major League GM, I have nothing to do with player moves,
signing player contracts, hiring our manager, coaches or trainers. Anything to
do with our team on the field is handled by our parent club, the Minnesota
Twins.
The thing I enjoy
most about Minor League Baseball is that your title doesn't really describe all you
do. Everyone in the organization does whatever is necessary to get things done.
If it rains, everyone pulls the tarp, whether you are the GM or the lowest man
on the totem pole in the grounds crew. If we get an order of 3,000 baseballs that
we are giving away, we all unload the truck. Nearly everybody sells tickets
and advertising. If you want to work in Minor League Baseball,
you can't be afraid to sell because it is the most important thing that you'll
be asked to do.
As GM,
my job, essentially, is to make sure everyone is happy- the fans, the media, our employees, our
Board of Directors, the players, coaches, manager and our parent club.
Explain how your team is
related to its league, the NA and MLB.
The Red Wings are
members of the 14 team International League, which is one of two leagues in the
Triple A classification. It is an honor to be in
the International League, as we have some of
the most storied and successful franchises in Minor League Baseball. The league itself has existed since 1884.
How
is your team structured and how do your different departments work together to
achieve a common goal?
About three weeks
after the end of the season our entire full-time staff (about 20 people) meets
for two days at an off-site location. We discuss what went well and what went
wrong during the previous season and what we can do differently in the upcoming season.
Each department head makes a presentation about his/her area of expertise. This
allows other staff members to make suggestions for improvements. We
basically have a two-day brainstorming session.
We have department
heads for Group Sales, Ticket Sales, PR, Promotions, Website, Marketing and
Sales. All of those people sell advertising in the off-season, as well as
tickets. In the off-season, the seven or eight people who sell advertising have
weekly meetings to discuss upcoming meetings with clients, deals that were
closed the previous week and inventory that is available. Our Group Sales
department also has weekly meetings in the off-season in which they do the same.
In our conference room at the office, we have a large dry-erase board which lists
every game of the season, the opponent and game time. It also lists the
corresponding promotion,
sponsor, media sponsor(s) and group promotion.
During the season,
our entire staff meets about three weeks prior to each homestand to discuss
every facet of the upcoming games.
Describe the favorite part of
your job.
My favorite part
of the job is being here for each of our 72 games. Those events represent
the culmination of all our
year-long efforts. The sales, promotions, customer
service, grounds, PR, merchandise, website all come together for those
3-4 hour events. Like every job, there are good days and bad days, but the good
days certainly outweigh the bad ones. When the bad days occur, I try to remind
myself that somebody actually pays me to work at a ballpark for a baseball team.
I am very lucky to have that opportunity.
People come to our
ballparks to have fun and forget about their problems at home or at work, and
it is rewarding to know that we are providing memories to our fans that will last
a lifetime. At the end of every game our staff stands at the gates and thanks
people for coming. We can always tell if we have done our job if the
fans leave with a smile, whether the team wins or loses.
For you, what are the pros
and cons about working in Minor League Baseball?
The people I work
with and the relationships I have developed over the years the biggest pros. As a
staff, we put in 80-90 hour weeks and the people I work with have become
not only great employees but some of my closest friends. The same goes for many
of my clients. While I may have met them originally because of a sales call,
I've developed great friendships with many of my sponsors. Many I would consider
being a friend first and a sponsor second. It's always more fun when
you are dealing with people you like, and I know I would never have met some of
these great people were it not for my job.
It is also a lot of
fun to see young men go from playing here in a Red Wings uniform to a hitting a homerun
for the big league club or making a diving
catch on SportsCenter. It's nice to get to know some of these guys before they
become Major League stars.
One of the few
drawbacks to the job is that your personal/family life is often sacrificed due
to the long hours. I have a wife and two young kids, and during the summer I
don't get to spend much time with them. I miss some holidays and family
gatherings, but thankfully for me, they are all extremely understanding. They
realize there is no other job I would rather have than working in baseball. I'm
hopeful that in the future my job will be able to afford my family some
opportunities that others wouldn't have. For instance, I hope that someday my
kids will have a chance to work with me here while they are in high school or
college. That way, I would get to spend more time with them during those years.
Plus, my kids can run the bases whenever they want, which makes me a hero!
If you would
like to find out more information on Dan's operation and the Rochester Red Wings, please visit
www.redwingsbaseball.com.
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New Jersey Cardinals
Aberdeen IronBirds
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Montgomery Biscuits (2)
Southern League
South Bend Silver Hawks
Cleveland Indians
(6)
Tri-City ValleyCats
New
Jersey Cardinals
Club Contact: Tony Torre
94 Championship PL.
Ste. 2
Augusta, NJ 07822
Position:
Director, Finance / Bookkeeper
Salary: low 20's plus benefits
Start Date: 8/28/2003
Description: Duties include generating all financial reports including
Trial Balance, P&L, A/R, A/P, interaction with payroll company, preparing
payment of sales taxes and other general bookkeeping and personnel duties.
Requirements: Experience with QuickBooks Pro essential. Other skills
should include working knowledge with the Internet, Microsoft Excel, etc.
Email resume to:
NJCardsPersonnel@aol.com
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Aberdeen IronBirds
Club Contact: Amy Venuto
P.O. Box 1183
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Position:
Corporate Account Manager
Salary: N/A
Start Date: 8/26/2003
Description: The Aberdeen IronBirds are one of the premier Minor League
Baseball franchises. Owned by baseball legend Cal Ripken, the
team has played to standing room only crowds for every game in its two-year
history. The IronBirds home, Ripken Stadium (located just 27 miles north of
Baltimore), opened in 2002 and is a state of the art facility that boasts over
5,600 seats, a million dollar sound system and among the best video-boards in
The Minor Leagues. The facility is also home to the Nationally Televised Cal Ripken
World Series, many major college and amateur baseball games, as well as concerts
and year-round programming. Equipped with a spacious Club and Sky Box Level,
Ripken Stadium boasts some of the finest amenities in the Maryland-Delaware
region.
Requirements: Training & Qualifications: Full training will be provided.
We will teach you everything you need to know to do your job effectively.
Candidate must possess drive, determination and a very strong work ethic; the
ability to communicate is absolutely essential. Candidate must be willing to
listen and learn. Previous internship in collegiate or professional sports and
previous sales experience are a plus but not required.
Responsibilities: This individual(s) will be responsible for working with
the business communities in and around Harford County. The job requires setting
appointments with the top ranking business officials and developing packages
that work best for their business.
Submit Resume to:
Amy Venuto
Director of Sales
Aberdeen IronBirds
P.O. Box 1183
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Fax: (410) 297-6653
E-mail:
avenuto@ironbirdsbaseball.com
For more information on our company, check out
www.ironbirdsbaseball.com.
Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ripken Baseball is an equal
opportunity employer. [Top]
West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
Club Contact: Jeff Parker
4 Fun Place
Jackson, TN 38305
Position: Sales & Marketing
Salary: TBD
Start Date: 10/01/03
Description: Promotion & Sales position. Entry level accounts with a
chance for growth.
Requirements: Prefer an individual with some experience, either through
an internship or part-time work with a Minor League Baseball club. [Top]
Montgomery Biscuits
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Club Contact: Sherrie Myers, Co-Owner
Fax: 847-866-9922
Position:
Corporate Sales Position
Salary: Typical baseball pay 60% base plus balance in commission
commensurate with experience; for non-baseball types they should realize pay is
limited and the hours are long.
Start Date: Available Immediately
Description: The Montgomery Biscuits, Class-AA Affiliate of the Tampa Bay
Devil Rays will play their inaugural season in Alabamas State Capitol,
Montgomery, beginning in April of 2004. Owned and managed by the operators of
the wildly successful Lansing Lugnuts and the Charleston Alley Cats, the
Biscuits are poised to be one of the most successful Minor League Baseball
teams. Currently under construction, the $26MM downtown ballpark will feature 20
suites, 4,500 fixed seats, multiple picnic entertainment venues and party decks.
Built into a historic train depot, the ballpark promises to be a gem, blending
the heritage of the South with the amenities of the future. As part of the
Montgomery Riverfront Development Project, the ballpark will serve as a key
component in revitalizing Montgomerys downtown while providing fun, affordable,
family entertainment to fans in Montgomery and beyond.
We are eager to add talented, idea-oriented, aggressive sales professionals to
work within our departmentalized sales force and provide them with the most
stimulating, rewarding and enjoyable career in minor league sports. Innovative
ticket and advertising amenities, strategic planning and non-discounting
philosophies are implemented. Ownership involved in operation on a day-to-day
basis.
Duties Include:
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Aggressive Year-Round Selling
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70%
Telephone; 30% face-to-face with businesses
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Using
and maintaining of proprietary automated sales contact system.
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Implementing consultative selling techniques and full-menu marketing.
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In-season servicing of dedicated client list.
Requirements:
Previous sales experience preferred. Strong communication skills. Attention to
detail and strategy.
Please fax resume
to the attention of Sherrie Myers, Co-Owner at 847-866-9922.
Club Contact:
Julee Bingren
Position: Head Groundskeeper
Salary: NA
Start Date: NA
Description: The Head Groundskeeper is responsible for the overall
up-keep and maintenance of all grounds at the stadium for the Montgomery
Biscuits. This will include not only the playing surface, but the outside
grounds as well. This position will direct a grounds crew of two seasonal
full-time staff members what will maintain a quality playing field and
surrounding grounds as specified in the stadium lease between the Biscuits and
the City of Montgomery. They will also communicate with and accept direction
from all members of the parent organization, which is in constant contact with
the Biscuits organization. The position also works directly with the City of
Montgomery on overseeing of City events set-up on the field. The Head
Groundskeeper will report directly to the Director of Operations
First year duties will also include overseeing and working closely with
management on the installation of infield playing surface and turf.
Other
Duties:
Management
Recruitment, training and supervision of part-time and seasonal field
maintenance staff.
Assists Director of Operation on the development of and compliance with the
annual budget for field and grounds maintenance
Monitor all purchases and enter invoices into departmental budget
Field Maintenance
Oversee and report to management on installation of turf areas and infield
playing material
Maintain all field preparations which include turf management, fertilization,
edging, base area and mound prep, warning track maintenance, infield surface
maintenance, etc.
Prepare field for pre-season and post-season needs. This includes re-soding
turf areas and replacement of playing surface as needed.
Work closely with turf management department at local university to insure
proper techniques and materials are used while maintaining the field and
grounds.
Monitor weather conditions to protect the field as needed.
Game Day Preparation
Work directly with Biscuits Field Manager in preparing field for pre-game
workouts. This includes set-up and take down of all screens, batting cages, turf
mats and other requests from Manager.
Prepare fielding a quality and efficient manner to meet scheduled game times.
Accommodate the on-field promotions during mornings, afternoons, pre-game and
post-game.
Rotation of panels of billboards as needed.
Perform all post-game field and turf maintenance as needed.
Return all equipment and supplies to secured area.
Exterior of Stadium Maintenance
Maintain all exterior grounds, which include the front plaza and side street
sidewalk areas as specified in the stadium lease.
Off Season Responsibilities
Work directly with the Director of Operations to perform post-season project
list.
Continue to maintain turf and playing field.
Equipment Maintenance
Responsible for maintaining all high quality equipment in order to reduce
equipment down time and deterioration.
Responsible for purchasing or renting needed equipment.
Special Events
Work closely with the City of Montgomery to monitor possible field damage and
protection needed for city events.
Requirements: Must possess at least 2-3 years of turf/playing field
maintenance. Managerial experience a plus.
Please fax your resumes to Julee
Vingren, Director of Human Resources at 847-866-9922. [Top]
Southern League
Club Contact: Lori Webb
2551 Roswell Road, Suite 330
Marietta, GA 30062
Position: Intern
Salary: Unpaid
Start Date: 1/5/04
Description: Class AA League Office requires intern for
January-September, 2004. Part-time, flexible hours -- work for college credit.
Intern will assist office staff in publishing annual media guide, writing
articles for online newsletter, recording attendance figures, stats, roster
moves, etc. Will also assist with special events including annual All-Star Game.
Requirements: Candidate should reside in Atlanta area, be enrolled in
Sports Administration program at local college or university and have excellent
writing and verbal skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office a must, web site
design a plus.
Send resume via
e-mail to:
soleague@earthlink.net
or call 770-321-0400 for more information.
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South Bend Silver Hawks
Club Contact: Christian Carlson
Applicants should submit their resume
to:
hawks@silverhawks.com
Position: Account Executive
Salary: Negotiable-
We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package
including health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan and
health club membership.
Start Date: 9/10/2003
Description: The Account Executive is a key component to a successful
ticket operation. The Account Executive is responsible for assessing client
needs and selling the appropriate ticket packages based on their assessments on
a year-round basis. Ticket sales include season tickets, group tickets, picnic
packages, mini-season ticket packages, discount ticket books, fundraisers,
individual games and the development of other ticket sales programs. The Account
Executive will report to the Director of Ticket Sales.
Responsibilities:
Sales to individuals and businesses of season tickets, ticket books and
groups, including renewals as assigned by the Director of Ticket Sales
Keeping up-to-date on successful ticketing and sales techniques used by other
teams and apply this knowledge to the business
Identifying, investigating, and executing strategic partnerships in the area
of ticketing
Managing summer ticket interns along with Director of Ticket Sales
Personal Qualities- The ideal candidate will have the following
qualities:
Possess strong leadership capabilities
Have the ability to manage multiple projects & tasks
Have strong analytical skills
Be very energetic and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Have an entrepreneurial approach to the business
Be a strategic thinker that is also detail and results oriented
Be a self starter with ability to work independently and at the same time a
team player with strong interrelationship skills and the ability to work well
with others
Have a high degree of personal integrity
Requirements:
The Account Executive should have previous ticketing experience in an
established or start-up sports entity with a community-based theme. The ideal
candidate would also have a strong network of contacts within the sports
industry. Other experience requirements include:
Building relationships with vendors, advertisers and customers
A track record with non-traditional advertising and "guerrilla" marketing
activity
Development of brand building strategies
Cold-calling and telephone sales techniques
Two years experience in minor league sports, preferably
baseball.
Applicants should submit their resume to:
hawks@silverhawks.com
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Cleveland Indians
Club Contact: Suzanne Downey
Jacobs Field
2401 Ontario St.
Cleveland, OH 44115
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Position: Corporate
Marketing Intern
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description: The ideal candidates should possess excellent
communication, computer and organizational skills, work well with minimal
supervision, have an exceptional customer service aptitude, and be a committed
team player willing to work long hours. The typical Intern is usually of
Senior standing, but consideration is also given to Junior-level students, as
well as, recent graduates and Masters Degree candidates.
The Internships are paid and candidates must be available for the entire term
of the Internship in order to be considered.
Continuity Programs
Day-to-Day handling of sponsor-related promotional programs (Jr. Indian,
Omar Y Amigos, Improved View, etc.).
Projects/Promotions
Assist in executing promotions and giveaway dates on behalf of the
department and corporate sponsors.
Assist in and/or spearhead special projects as assigned by Director, Sales
or Service Representative.
Assist Corporate Sales staff in researching potential future team
advertising.
Administrative
Perform various administrative duties (typing, filing, mailing, etc.) in
support of department goals and objectives.
Make necessary out of park deliveries and pick ups as needed.
Provide availability to assist all members of department.
Miscellaneous
Help satisfy department autograph requests as needed.
Maintain and inventory an orderly promotions closet and warehouse cage.
Other duties as assigned by department management.
Business Clippings.
Responsible for being present at all Indians home games, unless previously
excused.
Game day duties require a minimum of 2.5 hours prior to gates opening and 1
hour post-game as dictated by job responsibilities and workload.
Other requirements at the ballpark for game and non-game related
events/projects as assigned by Director.
Requirements
Related
educational experiences and major proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint
Ability to
effectively use Internet and E-mail
Previous exposure
to special events
Customer Service
experience
Ability to stand,
walk, or sit for long periods of time
Read, speak, and
comprehend the English language
Strong writing
skills
Communicate well
with co-workers and guests
Ability to work
long hours on a regular basis
Ability to bend,
stoop, reach and lift up to (50) lbs.
Represents the
Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
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Position :
Marketing & Broadcasting Intern
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description:
Marketing and Special Events:
In-Park special events: Involvement in the planning and execution of events
(Opening Day, Fan Appreciation, etc.)
Responsible for production of AL TV (identifying topics, writing scripts,
taping segments, and the overall efficient coordination)
Oversee national anthem scheduling, coordinate tape selection, and act as
Club liaison with singers
Assist with coordination of Ballpark Birthday Card Program & Marriage
Proposals (Photos)
Broadcast operations assistance in Scoreboard Control Room (scoreboard copy,
and public announcement reads)
Broadcasting & Promotions:
Promotional items inventory management
Post-game sound from Managers press conference (home games)
Coordinate programs with Radio Affiliate network
Promotions management (advertising and retail)
Department activities:
Organize, manage, and maintain efficiency of slide (photo) library (may
include computer cataloging)
Administrative support for Slider Appearances (Phone Calls, Faxes, etc.)
Other miscellaneous daily responsibilities and assignments as assigned by
the department
Game Day & Non-Game Day Time Commitment:
Required to work 100% of all home baseball games based on job
responsibilities and workload.
Required to work 100% of all jewel events (Opening Day, Post Season, etc.)
and holiday home baseball games.
Game-day hours 9:00am 11pm; non-game days hours 9am-5pm
Others:
Reads, speaks, and comprehends English effectively.
Represents the Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and
the general public
Ability to work extended days and hours (see time commitment outlined
above).
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs. (frequent lifting and
transporting required)
Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift (game day hours 9am 11pm; non
game day 9am-5pm)
Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Requirements:
Computer knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Office. Macintosh proficiency required
Writing, copywriting, or journalism skills necessary
Exposure to broadcasting, and brand development
Exposure to project planning, and managing multiple priorities
Relevant areas of studies include Business, Marketing, Communication,
Broadcasting, English, or Journalism
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Position : Baseball Operations Intern
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description: To assist with virtually all facets of Baseball
Operations.
Work closely with Scouting Assistant to prepare advance scouting reports for
the Major League coaching staff on upcoming opponents
Perform analytical, financial, and statistical studies
Chart Indian home games
Maintain roster board in General Manager and Assistant General Managers
office
Compile and assemble various manuals for departmental meetings
Complete various baseball related projects as assigned by members of the
department
Organize and distribute a weekly mailing to Scouts
Responsible for the complete administration of the draft eligible player
files. This includes the filing of all individual reports, copying and filing
of all relevant medical, PF16, eye exam, and bureau information. Also,
responsible for distributing any MLB information to the individual Scouts.
Support department
Other various duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Baseball
background preferred, but not required
Playing
experience is not required, however passion for the game is Interest and
enjoyment of being around the Ballpark
Computer
knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Office.
Proficient
on Intranet
Minimum
education
College graduate
Ability to
walk and / or stand for entire shift.
Effective
communication with both co-workers and guests.
Frequent
bending, stooping, reaching and lifting.
Ability to
lift and transport items up to 55 lbs.
Reads,
speaks and comprehends English effectively.
Hazards may
include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls and cuts.
Ability to
work extensive hours, evenings, and weekends required [ Top]
Position: Community Relations Intern
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description: Responsible for all clerical and administrative duties for
the Department. Provide support to all members of the Department. To assist
with programs, special events and other projects deemed necessary while having
the opportunity to learn about the business function of professional sports.
Administrative
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to create various databases and mail-merge documents
Excellent writing skills and proper use of grammar and punctuation a must as
coordination of correspondence and mailings handled on a daily to weekly basis
Organize and distribute all departmental correspondence (mail and faxes)
Daily check of Community Relations Hotline messages; Promptly returning all
inquiries with professional and courteous phone skills and seeking appropriate
solutions promptly
Ability to complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely and
efficient manner
Responsible for the following specific administrative duties as they relate
to the Department: Fan and departmental mail, Recognition Requests, Donation
Requests, Sponsor & Player Requests, General Inquiry and complaint Letters.
Programs and/or Special Events Coordination
Experience with planning, coordination and implementation of special events
Ability to pay to attention to details and assist in the coordination and
successful implementation of various programs and special events
Assist other divisions of Public Relations (Media and/or Cleveland Indians
Charities) with tasks or assignments as identified
Attain player autographs as assigned for department as needed
Other
Provide additional assistance as identified and assigned by Vice President,
Public Relations.
Requirements:
College
experience and course of study
Proficiency
in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and/or PageMaker
Ability to
effectively use Internet and E-mail
Previous
experience exposure to special events and programs
Customer
Service experience
Ability to
work long hours on a regular basis
Ability to
stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
Excellent
writing skills
Ability to
manage your time well
Read, speak,
and comprehend the English language
Read, speak
and comprehend Spanish language preferred but not required
Represents
the Indians in a positive and professional manner to co-workers, all business
partners and the general public
Fulfill
responsibilities at select Indians home games that involve outreach programs,
events and/or pre-game activities
Other
requirements at the ballpark for game and non-game related events/projects as
assigned.
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Position : Intern, Media Relations / TBD
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description: To assist member of Media Relations Department in daily
activities during the regular season, specifically the dissemination and
availability of information produced by the Media Relations Department (game
notes, releases, rosters, reports, etc). Assist Coordinator of Media Relations
in daily duties as assigned.
Assist Media Relations department in all phases of operating plan
Assists Coordinator of Media Relations in the operation of all press
facilities, specifically the press box and press conference areas
Directly responsible to copy/collate/distribute all information (stats/game
notes/rosters/etc.) available to media in press locations (press box,
interview room, etc)
Assists Coordinator of Media Relations in daily game notes, specifically the
detailed stats portions of pages 4 and 5
Assists other departments in relation to Internet site, scoreboard services,
baseball and ballpark operations, publications, etc on an as needed basis.
Assists Coordinator as conduit between media and information/availability
relative to player development system
Partly responsible for content and distribution of daily minor league report
for all affiliates within the organization to promote player development
system.
Oversee and facilitate research library and fan mail, media guides requests,
etc.
Assists/facilitates media relations department in daily credentialing of
media (Media Relations Director has ultimate approval on who is and is not
credentialed on a daily basis and what access is provided)
Assists Coordinator of Media Relations in compiling newspaper/clips files
and daily dissemination and distribution.
Assists in website content via press releases, game notes, player bios,
etc
also assists in the e-mailing of headshots, game notes, releases, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Proficient
in Microsoft Word, Excel, E-mail & Internet
Excellent
oral and written communication
Excellent
interpersonal skills
Ability to
type 40 wpm.
Reads,
speaks, and comprehends English effectively.
Represents
the Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general
public.
Ability to
lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
Ability to
work extended days and hours.
Ability to
sit or stand for an entire shift.
Ability to
move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
Ability to
work in a diverse environment.
Ability to
work each game in the press box making sure to present to the media a
professional, first-class working press box unlike any other in professional
sports today.
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Position:
Spring Training Intern
Salary: Paid (Amount not available)
Description: aspects of sales and marketing of tickets and advertising
inventory, as well as assisting with on-field promotions and community
relations as it relates to the Indians activities in Florida. Spring Training
will be knowledgeable in the following areas:
The sales and marketing philosophy of the Cleveland Indians.
All company policies and procedures
Responsible for working with the Spring Training Sales and Marketing
Coordinator in the creation of sponsorship promotion packages.
Responsible for working with the Spring Training Sales and Marketing
Coordinator in the creation of marketing proposals, utilizing an existing
format.
Must be knowledgeable in the creation and utilization of contracts and
invoices.
Must develop knowledge of all sales inventory and pricing.
Responsible for making sales calls both in person and by telephone.
Must have the ability to prospect for new business.
Must work closely with the Spring Training Sales and Marketing Coordinator
in the creation and fulfillment of all promotional activities both on field
and via public address.
Must work closely with the Spring Training Sales and Marketing Coordinator
in the creation and fulfillment of all community relations events such as
school days, little league days, etc.
Must develop a thorough knowledge of the tickets.com ticket system.
Responsible for working with the Assistant Manager of Florida Operations in
the implementation of a marketing and management sales plan for season
tickets.
Responsible for assisting the Assistant Manager of Florida Operations in the
implementation of a group sales objective.
Responsible for assisting the Assistant Manager of Florida Operations with
balancing cash drawers.
Other various duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Computer knowledge
including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Office.
Ability to type 40
wpm.
Previous experience in
Marketing and Sales
If you are interested in being
considered for an Indians 2004 Internship, please submit your resume and cover
letter stating:
Area/Department of Interest
Earliest date of availability
Address, phone number and e-mail
address where we may reach you in November and December.
In order to be considered for these
Internship opportunities, your resume must be received between October 1,
2003 and October 31, 2003.
These may be sent to:
Suzanne Downey, Trainer and Recruiter
Cleveland Indians
2401 Ontario Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
www.indians.com
No telephone calls, please!
After all resumes have been reviewed, we will forward a questionnaire to you to
complete within the stated timeframe. Complet ed
questionnaires will then be reviewed and the interviewing process will begin in
late December 2003. Our goal is to have all Interns selected by February 2004
for the upcoming season (exception: Ticketing & Marketing / Winter Haven,
Florida, and Baseball Interns to be selected late 2003).
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Tri-City ValleyCats
Club Contact: Richard Murphy
P.O.
Box 694
Troy, NY 12180
Position :
Group Sales Associate
Salary: N/A
Start Date: 10/1/03
Description: The job of group sales associate is an integral part of the
Tri-City ValleyCats front office. The duties include marketing group sales
packages to various corporate, educational and civic organizations. Group sales
associates work in conjunction with corporate sales representatives in
coordinating partnership agreements. Additional responsibilities may include
processing ticket orders taken over the phone. Knowledge of the teams inventory
is essential. Computer experience is necessary. The group sales associate will
assist our community relations department in developing a strategic community
relations plan.
During the season, servicing the groups will entail working with the group
leader to assure that their experience at the ballpark was invaluable.
Additional responsibilities may accompany this position.
Requirements: The individual that fills this position must be a team
player and enjoy working in fast paced environment. Periodic evaluations
accompany this position. Experience: Previous sales and/or telemarketing
experience a plus. Previous sports marketing experience a plus.
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