Promotions and Fan Experience Internship - Summer 2027
High Point Rockers
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Internship
On-site
High Point, North Carolina, United States
College Credit
Summer 2027 Promotions & Fan Experience Internship
Seasonal Internship | Mid-May–Early August 2027 | Unpaid / College Credit
The High Point Rockers are seeking an energetic, motivated, and dependable student to join our team as a Promotions & Fan Experience Intern for the Summer 2027 season. This is a seasonal, unpaid internship designed for students seeking hands-on experience in sports marketing, game-day entertainment, event production, and fan engagement.
The intern will work closely with the Promotions & Fan Experience Coordinator and the Rockers' front office team. The position will run from mid-May through early August 2027, with a flexible schedule based around Rockers home games, office hours, special events, and community appearances.
This is an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the professional sports industry while being directly involved in the planning and execution of the Rockers' game-day entertainment and overall fan experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Promotions & Fan Experience Coordinator with planning and executing game-day entertainment.
- Help prepare scripts, timing sheets, PA reads, promotional materials, and other game-day documents.
- Assist with promotional theme nights, on-field contests, fan engagement activities, and special events.
- Coordinate contestants, giveaways, mascot appearances, first pitches, ceremonies, and other in-game elements.
- Work with the production team to execute the in-game entertainment experience.
- Assist with sponsor activations and ensure promotional elements are executed properly.
- Help coordinate and manage game-day interns and volunteers as assigned.
- Assist with community appearances, marketing events, and other off-site team events.
- Brainstorm and implement creative ideas to improve the overall fan experience.
- Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown when needed.
- Serve as a positive representative of the High Point Rockers and provide excellent customer service to fans, partners, and guests.
- Assist with additional promotions, fan experience, marketing, and event responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive internship credit.
- Pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Positive, professional attitude and willingness to take initiative.
- Passion for sports, entertainment, events, and creating memorable fan experiences.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Must have availability from mid-May through early August 2027.
- Must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, Rockers home games, community events, and other events as assigned.
Internship Details
Position: Promotions & Fan Experience Intern
Organization: High Point Rockers
Location: High Point, NC
Term: Mid-May–Early August 2027
Schedule: Seasonal, with hours based around office responsibilities, home games, and team events
Additional Hours: Evenings, weekends, Rockers home games, special events, and community appearances
Compensation: Unpaid; eligible for college credit
Organization: High Point Rockers
Location: High Point, NC
Term: Mid-May–Early August 2027
Schedule: Seasonal, with hours based around office responsibilities, home games, and team events
Additional Hours: Evenings, weekends, Rockers home games, special events, and community appearances
Compensation: Unpaid; eligible for college credit
Benefits & Experience
- Gain hands-on experience working in professional baseball and sports entertainment.
- Work directly alongside the Promotions & Fan Experience Coordinator and Rockers front office staff.
- Gain experience in game-day operations, promotions, event production, and fan engagement.
- Develop skills in event planning, sponsor activations, entertainment, and customer service.
- Learn how to coordinate and execute professional sporting events.
- Build professional connections within the sports industry.
- Gain valuable experience to strengthen your resume and prepare for a career in sports.
The internship will begin in mid-May 2027 and run through early August 2027, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience throughout the heart of the High Point Rockers' summer season.
This position is UNPAID but eligible for college credit.
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.