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RAFTERS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please contact us NOW regarding available internships for the 2012 season:

Every summer the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will hire 5-6 full-time interns to help fill vital roles within the team's front office. All interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and follow up with a phone call. In your letter please detail which TWO internships you'd like to apply for & rank them #1 & #2.

The internships are full-time, unpaid positions and require a full commitment of your summer. Interns will not only work every home game, but will also help handle all day to day responsibilities in the front office on off-days as well. Hours vary each week depending on the number of home games.

Below are details about the full-time internships being offered in 2012:
1) Operations/Concessions Internship
- Help with the setup and cleanup of all events held at the stadium
- Supervise game day staff and help with scheduling and payroll
- Heavily focused on all concessions responsibilities including assisting with ordering, food preparation, and management of staff
- Responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of the ballpark
- Assist with field maintenance

2) Operations/Merchandise Internship-
- Help with the setup and cleanup of all events held at the stadium
- Supervise game day staff and help with scheduling and payroll
- Maintain inventory, assist with ordering new merchandise, and manage team shop on game day
- Responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of the ballpark
- Assist with field maintenance

3) Operations/Field & Turf Management Internship-
- Perform and oversee all aspects of field maintenance (mowing, fertilizing, trimming, weed management, and irrigation)
- Ability to operate small landscape equipment (mowers, edgers, etc.) and basic small engines knowledge
- Prepare the field on all game days (mowing, chalking, and raking the infield)
- Perform other facility and maintenance duties throughout the ballpark including: working closely with beer distributors on ordering and tracking inventory, overseeing beer pourers, moving kegs, learning how to operate CO2 systems, etc.
- Field/Turf Management experience or education in relation to athletic fields preferred

4) Ticketing Internship-
- Work directly with online ticket system to ensure that all season ticket, package plan holders and large company outings have a good time when at the ballpark
- Help manage and schedule a staff of game day employees – help with the incoming calls, walkup ticket orders, internet orders
- Make sure proper wristbands are available for groups and members of the Founders Club
- Assist with other special groups in the park (Birthday Parties, Founders Club members, 9-Game Pack holders, etc…)
- Learn and operate the back end of the ticket system

5) Video Production Internship-
- Responsible for training camera operators and directing video webcast for 35 home games
- Producing and editing T.V. commercials
- Producing highlight packages after games for the website, YouTube & www.raftersbaseball.com
- Being familiar with editing software such as Final Cut Pro and other sofware such as Livestream and Wirecast
- Writing content for the website (series previews/game recaps)
- Helping schedule interviews with the Media
- Ability to shoot footage to document activities taking place at or outside of the ballpark

6) Marketing/PR Internship-
- Help implement sponsorship contracts
- Assist with official scoring and statistics in the press box during games and writing game recaps for the website
- Organize and attend mascot/player appearances in the community
- Develop positive relationships with fans, clients and community members to help promote the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

7) Marketing Internship-
- Help implement sponsorship contracts
- Coordinate all on-field promotions and pre-game activities (National Anthem, first pitches etc…)
- Organize and attend mascot/player appearances in the community
- Develop positive relationships with fans, clients and community members to help promote the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters.

What are our former interns doing now?

Brody (2010) is currently working as the Director of Game Operations for the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
Katie (2011) is currently working as the Director of Ticket Operations and Merchandise for the Beloit Snappers (Class A Affiliate of Minnesota Twins)

Game Day Only/Street Team Internships:

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are currently accepting applications for the 2012 season for their Game Day/Street Team internship positions. The Rafters game day internships provide interns with hands-on experience what running a baseball organization is like from a game day standpoint. All interns will experience growth in various venues throughout the ballpark on game days as well as through special events in the community during the summer.

The Game Day/Street Team interns will work on game days only (and other special events as needed), arriving at the ballpark at least three hours prior to the game’s scheduled start time. Game Day/Street Team interns will start each work day by assisting with the setup of the stadium and with making preparations for the incoming patrons. Below is a listing of the different areas interns will be exposed to throughout the course of the summer.

GAME DAY INTERNSHIP DUTIES
• Ticket Office Assistant
• Concession Stand Management
• On-Field Promotions
• Press Box/Scoreboard duties
• Guest Services
• Will Call/Ticket Taker
• Kid Zone Staffing

Game Day/Street Team interns will also assist with community relations by accompanying the Rafters mascot, Rosco P. Rafter at events such as Lunch by the River, meet-and-greets, and various parades throughout the summer, as needed.

The Rafters will play 35 home games beginning in late May and ending in mid August, and game day interns will be expected to be present at all games. There will be a mandatory pre-season training session held at Witter Field prior to Opening Day to inform all interns of the Rafters expectations and philosophies. Rafters Game Day/Street Team internships are non-paid and may be used to earn credit through your college institution. Housing may be available to those that require it.

All parties interested in a Game Day/Street Team internship are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in order to set up a potential interview. Please contact the Rafters office at 715-424-5400 with any questions.

Game Day Staff:

Each job has its own start and end time, but typically our game day staff will be working roughly two hours before the game starts until the game ends. Games can last anywhere from 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours. We play 35 league games during the summer. Contact the Rafters office at 715.424.5400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application or download the application here pdf wisconsin_rapids_rafters_employment_application.pdf 23.17 Kb