The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, are seeking motivated college students for a Corporate Partnerships & Fulfillment internship during the 2027 spring and summer seasons. This educational opportunity is designed for students looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate sponsorships, business development, partner relations, and marketing fulfillment within a professional baseball organization while earning college credit toward their academic requirements.

This internship is unpaid and is available to students receiving academic credit through their college or university. Participation does not guarantee future employment with the organization.

Time Frame/Schedule: The internship will align with the student's academic schedule and may extend through August 2027. Students interested in gaining experience during the winter months are encouraged to inquire about availability and potential opportunities before the spring semester begins.

Interns will work directly with the Corporate Partnerships staff, gaining practical experience in developing business relationships, supporting sponsorship sales, and ensuring partner benefits are delivered throughout the season. Responsibilities will include researching potential sponsors, assisting with partnership proposals, coordinating sponsor activations, tracking contractual obligations, and helping maintain strong relationships with corporate partners.

Students from all academic majors are welcome to apply. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in pursuing a career in sports sponsorships, marketing, sales, or business development.

Corporate Partnership Sales: Learn how professional sports organizations identify potential sponsors, develop leads, conduct outreach, and build relationships with local and regional businesses. Assist with prospect research, sales presentations, and partnership proposals tailored to business objectives.

Partnership Fulfillment: Gain experience managing and fulfilling sponsorship agreements. Assist with tracking contractual benefits, coordinating deliverables, maintaining fulfillment records, and ensuring partners receive the benefits outlined in their agreements.

Sponsor Activations & Game Day Promotions: Assist with the planning and execution of sponsor activations at Regency Furniture Stadium. Gain exposure to promotional booths, on-field activities, concourse displays, sponsored contests, and other initiatives that connect corporate partners with Blue Crabs fans.

Partner Relations & Account Management: Learn how to maintain strong relationships with existing sponsors through regular communication, account support, and ongoing service. Assist with partner correspondence, gathering feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance sponsorship value and encourage renewals.

Marketing Assets & Advertising: Assist with the coordination of sponsor logos, signage, digital advertisements, website placements, social media content, and other marketing assets. Learn how sponsorship inventory is organized and how brand visibility is delivered across various platforms.

Contract Tracking & Reporting: Gain experience organizing partnership agreements, maintaining fulfillment checklists, monitoring deadlines, and documenting completed sponsorship benefits. Assist with preparing reports and recaps that demonstrate sponsorship value and support future renewal discussions.

Business Development & Prospect Research: Research local businesses, industries, and potential corporate partners to identify new sponsorship opportunities. Learn how to evaluate prospects, understand business objectives, and develop partnership concepts that align with sponsor goals and the Blue Crabs brand.

Community Partnerships & Special Events: Assist with coordinating sponsor involvement in community initiatives, charitable programs, special events, and other organizational activities. Learn how partnerships can support both business objectives and community engagement.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with marketing, ticket sales, group sales, and game operations staff to coordinate sponsorship deliverables and ensure successful execution. Gain an understanding of how departments collaborate to deliver value to corporate partners.

This internship offers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, strengthen communication and organizational skills, build professional connections, and gain valuable experience in sports sponsorships and partnership management. Departmental assignments and responsibilities may vary based on the student's interests, academic requirements, and organizational needs.

Interested students are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their availability, preferred internship duration, and areas of professional interest.

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.