Job Title: Intern, Promotions and Community Relations
Reports to: Manager, Fan Experience and Social Media
Hours: Mon-Fri as required, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY
Promotions and Community Relations Intern
An internship with the Hudson Valley Renegades provides an opportunity to see behind the curtain of what it takes to operate a renowned Minor League Baseball operation. The knowledge and experience you will gain here will help you grow in your professional career, whether that is in Sports or elsewhere. As a Full-Time Summer Intern, you will assist in the execution of the Renegades’ 33rd season, 7th as the High-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees.
The Hudson Valley Renegades are searching for an energetic, creative, and detail-oriented Promotions & Community Relations to join our front office team for the 2027 season. This internship offers hands-on experience across sports marketing, game-day entertainment, event execution, and community outreach. The intern will play a key role in elevating the fan experience and supporting the Renegades brand throughout the Hudson Valley.
Key Responsibilities
Promotions Responsibilities:
· Assist with planning, prepping and executing theme nights giveaways, on-field contests and special promotions.
· Support the in-game entertainment team with script organization, timing and between inning activations.
· Coordinate in-game programs such as national anthems, pre-game performances and other potential ‘activations.’
· Help coordinate mascot appearances and help with mascot prep as needed.
· Contribute creative ideas that elevate the in-game show and engage fans of all ages.
· Participate in gameday set up and break down for promotional elements, signage, props and entertainment areas.
· Manage the Fun Team staff and their gameday responsibilities.
Community Relations Responsibilities:
· Represent the organization at community events, school visits and partner appearances.
· Work with Manager, Community Relations to help with coordination of all outreach and community initiatives.
· Oversee Rascal’s Kids Club by driving membership sign-ups, educating fans on membership benefits, and coordinating events with presenting sponsor, Heritage Financial Credit Union
· Blend community and in-game efforts to showcase reach in the Hudson Valley
Qualifications:
· Willingness to work long hours, weekends and holidays during the season.
· Ability to work all home games unless otherwise excused by your supervisor.
· Pursuing a degree in a related area.
· Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop)
· Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager employee wanting to grow within the sports industry.
· Ability to work independently with little supervision to achieve marketing goals.
· Strong detail-orientation coupled with strong time management skills required.
· Familiarity with sports industry or baseball terminology.
· Comfortable interacting with the public and being a part of a high energy entertainment environment.
Compensation:
The Team will provide you with a monthly stipend of $1,000 for your living expenses and you will be paid $16.00 per hour for all games that you are scheduled.
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.