Community Outreach & Mascot Program Assistant
Indianapolis Indians
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
$1,750 USD yearly
Paid or Stipend
Community Outreach Assistant
Reports to: Community Outreach Manager
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Status: Internship, Exempt
Dates: February 2, 2027-September 29, 2027
Hours: 40+ hours per week in addition to all home Indians games and public events
Pay: $1,750 monthly stipend
Position Summary
The Indianapolis Indians seek an intern to support the team's mascot program, with a focus on Rowdie's community presence, game-day activity and digital content. Working closely with the Community Relations team, this position will get hands-on experience in mascot operations, community outreach, game presentation, social media and fan engagement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate mascot appearance scheduling. Keep the appearance calendar up to date, collect event details and communicate scheduling needs to the Mascot Program Manager
- Serve as a mascot handler at community appearances, special events and game-day activities
- Coordinate in-game mascot requests, on-field promotions, ceremonies, suite visits and fan interactions at Victory Field
- Appear as Rowdie when appropriate and assigned
- Capture and edit photos and short-form video at games, appearances and behind-the-scenes moments
- Support activations in Youth Sports, Knot Hole Kids Club and other community programs
- Provide onsite support for youth sports programs and community celebrations at Victory Field
- Represent the Indians at community outreach events
- Assist the Community Relations team with grassroots activations, donation requests and special projects
- Track mascot appearances, community reach and social media activity
- Help gather information for the annual community impact report
- Take part in planning and brainstorming sessions, and complete assigned projects
- Assist the promotional game-day team with setup and logistics
- Assist field operations with field maintenance, such as pulling the tarp and clearing fireworks
- Work game-day shuttle and front desk shifts in season, on a rotating schedule
- Assist with public and private stadium events
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Majoring in or graduated with a degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related area of concentration. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in community relations or similar field preferred. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Must be able to work full-time hours starting in February.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Word, Excel, InDesign and Photoshop
- Ability to work up to 14 hours per day, up to 85 hours per week (in-season)
- Mascot experience is preferred
About the Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,000-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 15 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,000-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 15 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.