Summer 2026 Social Media Internship

• Job Title: Summer 2026 Social Media Internship
• Entity: Ripken Baseball Camps & Clinics
• Reports To: Director of Baseball Operations
• Pay rate: $15/hour
• Location: The Ripken Experience Aberdeen
• Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 23, 2026

About Property:

The Ripken Experience Aberdeen is a premier baseball tournament destination, hosting teams, and families from across the country. Our fast-paced, high energy fun environment relies on teamwork and great customer service to deliver unforgettable tournament experiences.

Position Summary:

As a successful Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, crafting, and sharing compelling content across The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen’s social media channels. You will actively contribute to the strategic brand marketing initiatives of Ripken Baseball.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and organize distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards
  

• Capture content onsite to post across various social media platforms
  

• Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement
  

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand
  

• Acquire expertise in social media marketing and content creation through hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals
  

• Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns
  

• Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance
  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms.
• Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and CapCut.
• An engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities along with flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position.
• Previous experience within the sports sector.
• Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball and some level of experience playing baseball/softball.

Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements:

• Ability to endure potential exposure to extreme heat or cold while working