2027 Spring Intern (Community Relations)
New Jersey Jackals
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
College Credit
Position Title: 2027 Spring Intern (Community Relations)
Location: Paterson, NJ / Onsite
Department: Community Relations
Duration: 2027 Spring Internship (January 2027 – May 2027)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
The New Jersey Jackals are a professional baseball team based at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ, and the 2026 division champions. The Jackals now play in the National Association of Professional Baseball (formerly known as the Frontier League). We are dedicated to delivering an exciting, memorable experience on and off the field, with a strong commitment to community engagement and family-friendly entertainment. We're looking for enthusiastic, driven, creative interns to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry.
About the Role
The Jackals are seeking a motivated Community Relations Intern to support our community outreach and engagement efforts.
What You'll Gain Experience In
Location: Paterson, NJ / Onsite
Department: Community Relations
Duration: 2027 Spring Internship (January 2027 – May 2027)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
The New Jersey Jackals are a professional baseball team based at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ, and the 2026 division champions. The Jackals now play in the National Association of Professional Baseball (formerly known as the Frontier League). We are dedicated to delivering an exciting, memorable experience on and off the field, with a strong commitment to community engagement and family-friendly entertainment. We're looking for enthusiastic, driven, creative interns to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry.
About the Role
The Jackals are seeking a motivated Community Relations Intern to support our community outreach and engagement efforts.
What You'll Gain Experience In
- Community outreach, youth engagement, nonprofit partnerships, and school programs
- Organizing and executing community activations at home games, festivals, and special events
- Scheduling and preparing player, mascot, and front office appearances
- Community ticket programs, group outings, and charitable initiatives
- Game-day recognition programs (community champions, educators, military members, nonprofits, youth organizations)
- Event setup, registration, guest check-in, and fan engagement
- Collaborating with Marketing, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Event Operations on community campaigns
- Maintaining community partnership records, appearance requests, and event calendars
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable speaking with community members, partners, and guests
- Positive attitude with a passion for community engagement and customer service
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to assist during evenings, weekends, and home games as needed
Nice to Have
- Experience volunteering or working with nonprofit organizations, schools, or youth programs
- Experience planning events or coordinating volunteers
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Experience with Canva, social media platforms, or email marketing tools
- Bilingual abilities
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're excited about joining the New Jersey Jackals.
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.