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Community Relations Intern

Cincinnati Reds
Internship
On-site
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Paid or Stipend

Community Relations Intern

Department: Community Relations
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio        
Reports To: Community Relations Senior Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt


Job Summary:
The Cincinnati Reds Community Relations Department is seeking a community-oriented, driven individual to join our team for the entirety of the 2026 regular season. This individual will support community relations events, manage donation and ticket programs, coordinate game-day group experiences, and handle general administrative tasks. The internship will require working both game days and non–game days throughout the season. It will begin in March 2026 and run through September 2026.
Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models, and manage their workload effectively. This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and meeting departmental productivity standards.

Minimum Requirements:

CategoryMinimum Requirement
Education
  • Current college student or recent graduate
Experience
  • Prior experience in community outreach, event coordination, sports management, or nonprofit program support.
Skills
  • Attention to detail, discretion and organization skills are a must.
  • Must have the ability to handle and coordinate large groups of people in a secure and sensitive area.
  • The intern must present themselves in a professional manner both in-person and through written communication with fans of all ages, sponsors, game day guests and on occasion, players.

 Preferred Qualifications:

CategoryPreferred Requirement
Education
  • Current college student or recent graduate
Experience
  • Prior experience in community outreach, event coordination, sports management, or nonprofit program support.
  • Experience in live event operations, guest services, fan engagement or hospitality.
Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Attention to detail, discretion and organization skills are a must.
  • Must have the ability to handle and coordinate large groups of people in a secure and sensitive area.
  • The intern must present themselves in a professional manner both in-person and through written communication with fans of all ages, sponsors, game day guests and on occasion, players.

 
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Duty% of Time
Projects and program coordination with direction from Community Relations staff, including MLB community outreach and club-related programs and events.10%
Manage donation program, including fulfillment and software management.20%
Respond in a timely and professional fashion to donation letters/inquiries.10%
Management of complimentary ticket programs including the Commissioner’s Community Initiative.10%
Coordinate and escort various groups for game day experiences, including batting practice viewings and pregame activations.25%
Departmental administrative support will include, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, data entry, and additional office duties.20%
Other duties as assigned5%

               

Reporting Structure:
This role reports directly to the Community Relations Senior Manager
 

Physical Requirements:

  • Occasionally required to sit
  • Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
  • Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation
  • May be exposed to weather conditions during “game-day” responsibilities
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • Hours may include nights, weekends and holidays

 Additional Details:

  • This is a seasonal opportunity, and no benefits will be provided.
  • Paid seasonal positions with the opportunity to earn college credit are available.
  • Must have a flexible work schedule that will allow intern to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Up to 29 hours per week
     

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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