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Special Project Team Member

Mid-State Melon Mashers
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Randleman, North Carolina, United States
College Credit
Are you a highly motivated and organized individual passionate about making a real impact in sports and community initiatives? The Mid-State Melon Mashers are seeking a dedicated Special Project Team Member to play a crucial role in our 2027 Safe at Second Base Stadium Series. This unique initiative combines summer collegiate baseball, breast cancer awareness, community engagement, and access to life-saving mammogram screenings at professional baseball stadiums throughout North Carolina. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience helping plan, promote, and execute a major sports and community initiative while working with professional baseball organizations, healthcare systems, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the comprehensive planning, coordination, and execution of the Safe at Second Base Stadium Series events.
  • Manage project timelines, assignments, and deliverables, ensuring smooth operations and successful event delivery.
  • Coordinate communication and logistics with participating organizations, partners, and venues across North Carolina.
  • Support game-day operations and promotional activations during all Stadium Series events.
  • Develop and implement creative marketing campaigns to promote events, increase attendance, and drive mammogram registrations.
  • Assist with digital, social media, and traditional advertising efforts, monitoring campaign engagement and results.
  • Research and identify potential corporate sponsors and community partners for the initiative.
  • Support the creation of compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations, and assist with outreach and relationship management.
  • Coordinate sponsor recognition and event activations to ensure partner satisfaction.
  • Design and create engaging graphics, promotional materials, and social media content, maintaining consistent branding.
  • Assist with content scheduling and campaign management for various social media platforms.
  • Help develop creative fan engagement opportunities and support breast cancer awareness and early detection campaigns.
  • Coordinate community outreach initiatives and assist with special ceremonies and in-stadium promotions.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) or similar tools.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with excellent time-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively.
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A genuine interest in sports marketing, event management, sponsorships, or nonprofit initiatives.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

What You'll Gain

  • Real-world, comprehensive experience managing special projects and sporting events.
  • Opportunities to work directly with professional baseball organizations, healthcare systems, and corporate partners.
  • Hands-on experience in sponsorship development, marketing, advertising, and event coordination.
  • The chance to develop a professional portfolio of impactful work.
  • Valuable networking opportunities with business and sports industry professionals.
  • A deep understanding of community engagement and nonprofit initiatives within sports.
  • This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available with approval from your college or university.

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.