Internship Applications now being Accepted for 2012

Wisconsin Rapids, WI – October 21st, 2011.  Are you a people person, possess integrity, a good work ethic, and have interest in a sports profession someday? If so, then a summer internship with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters may be right for you!

Every summer the Rafters hire 6-7 interns to help fill vital roles within the team’s front office. An intern with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters receives the opportunity to experience what running a baseball organization is like from a game day standpoint.  The internships are full-time and require a full commitment of the 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.

Through the Rafters internship program, interns will experience professional growth in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: customer service, promotions, marketing and public relations, ticketing, ballpark operations, along with hard work on a daily basis.  This experience will allow each intern the opportunity to be a part of 35 Rafters home games at Witter Field, with the possibility of more games if the Rafters reach the playoffs. 

The following is a list of the various internships to be offered in 2012:
1) Operations/Concessions Emphasis
2) Operations/Merchandise Emphasis
3) Ticketing
4) Video Production
5) Marketing/Public Relations Emphasis
6) Marketing

The Rafters are currently scheduling interviews to take place in November and December.  All interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Assistant GM, John Fanta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and follow up with a phone call.  In the cover letter the Rafters ask that the candidate details which two internships they would like to apply for and rank them #1 and #2.  A complete listing of the internship descriptions can be found by visiting www.raftersbaseball.com under the Ballpark-Employment tab.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Rafters will play a 70 game schedule with 35 home games in 2012. Reserve your 2012 ticket packages today by calling 715-424-5400, or in person by stopping by the Rafters office at historic Witter Field.  The offseason office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.
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