2027 Professional Development Program, Senior Associate
The Hartford Yard Goats, the Class Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, are seeking hard working, goal-oriented individuals for the 2027 Double-A Eastern League season. Our success is measured by the consistent delivery of a fun and entertaining experience for our fans, the community, and our players. We depend upon the efforts of many associates to make our organization successful. The Hartford Yard Goats Professional Development Program Senior Associate will provide a great opportunity for individuals looking to immerse themselves in a full-service, industry-leading sports and entertainment venue. The Yard Goats are looking for dedicated, dynamic individuals who are enthusiastic and possess a wide-range of skills, and who are equipped to handle a variety of day-to-day operational tasks while working to create a positive, fun-filled environment for our fans, staff and partners. Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus.
This opportunity is an optimal way to get your foot in the door, learn about Minor League Baseball, and deepen experience in the fields of sport management, hospitality, and entertainment. You will gain hands-on experience with a specific department as an integral member of the department team for the 2027 campaign. Senior Associates will collaborate with the entire Front Office team, including marketing and promotions, corporate and group sales, box office and ticket operations, customer and guest service, community partnerships, and merchandise, to name a few. Additionally, Senior Associates will also have direct exposure to members of the executive and senior management teams and the ownership group.
The Hartford Yard Goats Professional Development Program Senior Associate is a paid position. You will work up to 30 hours per week between office hours, Yard Goats Home Games, and outside events. The Senior Associate position will begin in January, and run through September 12th. Associates will be first in line for consideration for full time front office positions, should they become available. Candidates should be prepared to fulfill the full timeframe.
The application deadline for the January 2027 cohort is Monday, November 23rd, 2026.
You will be an integral member of the Yard Goats Front Office team in one of the following areas:
· Graphic Design, Marketing & Promotions –You will join the Yard Goats award-winning marketing & promotions team and assist with graphic design for internal and external campaigns and activations. In addition, you will assist with the creation and upkeep of marketing channels, and contribute to social media efforts. In this position, you will also gain experience working with the promotions team during all home games, assisting with the on-field run of show and fan engagement activities.
· Corporate & Group Ticket Sales – you will assist with outreach and fulfillment of corporate, organizational, and non-profit package, hospitality, and group sales.
· Group Sales Service – you will assist with the fulfillment of group events including ticket distribution, hospitality action items, and marketing elements.
· Stadium Operations - you will assist with facility maintenance and various other facility-based tasks and critical functions. Additionally, you will work hand in hand with the Events department for non-Yard Goat game functions.
· Production - you will assist production and broadcast teams in creating video and graphics content for display inside Dunkin’ Park, the team’s award-winning game broadcasts, and other platforms such as YouTube and social media. Strong video editing, highlight cutting, and story-telling skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment is preferred along with knowledge of using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
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.