Internships
Our intern program for college and local high school students is the perfect opportunity for those interested in sports management to get a taste of all aspects of the sports industry. Through our internships, we are able to provide an exposure to all aspects of game day and media operations, enhancing what our students have already learned within the classroom. With so many of our interns describing their experience as a Bird Intern as the ‘best summer of their lives’, it’s no wonder that so many of them go on to every level of sports industry in every league. Our college interns can apply for college credit with their academic institution and gain firsthand experience that can be later applied to their careers.
Length of Internship:
The CCBL season typically starts the second week of June and ends the second week of August. Interns typically arrive 1 week prior to the season start.
Applications and Deadlines:
Applications are reviewed, and positions filled on a rolling basis. It is beneficial to submit your applications as soon as possible and strongly encouraged to be submitted by November 15 for the following summer season. Individuals must provide their own transportation and housing.
To apply:
For all non-baseball operations positions, please send your resume and cover letter to info@orleansfirebirds.com. Please identify desired position in subject line of email.
Media/Marketing Team
Photographer (1)
Candidates should demonstrate a proven knowledge and skillset in photography and a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work samples are required for consideration.
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Provide pre-game, game and post-game still photography as well as at community, sponsor, and organizational events.
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Photographer must work hand in hand as an integral part of a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative Digital Marketing team to capture all aspects of the Firebirds baseball and community experience.
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Responsible for providing Digital Marketing team with timely photo images to match their initiatives, campaigns, and deadlines.
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Photo file organization and archiving on team storage sites.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Production Manager (1)
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports video production and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Production Manager is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Responsible for overseeing and setting up all broadcast equipment before each game.
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Manage the production of the game day program, including pre-production meetings. This job allows for the individual to design and produce a 3-hour show, including play-by-play, advertising, sideline interviews, pre- and post-game shows and additional video content.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Broadcasters (2)
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports broadcasting and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Submission of play-by-play broadcasting audio and video materials is required for consideration.
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Broadcasters are part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Prepare for each game by updating player information of both teams, learning the pronunciation of names, fact-checking updated stats and player transactions, and coordinating with opposing team broadcasters.
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Broadcast all in-season games and playoffs including game analysis and color commentary on game associated action.
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Complete all assigned pre- and post-game interviews as determined in production meetings.
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Contribute to Firebirds social media daily, providing color commentary before, during and after games on all social media platforms.
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Advertise special events and other information that is relevant to the Firebirds community as provided by Media/Marketing Coordinators.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Videographers (3)
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports videography and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work samples are required for consideration.
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Videographers are part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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This job requires designing the camera position and handling a remote camera in order to produce, film and edit content to support the broadcasting, sideline reporting and digital marketing teams.
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Participate in pre- and post-game production, as well as occasional non-game video productions, including the creation of a highlights video following each game which will be posted on the Firebirds website, YouTube and other social media platforms as well as being used in the game recap email.
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Responsible for archiving all team related video on team storage sites.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Sideline Reporter (1)
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports broadcasting and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Sideline Reporter is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Provide pre-, in-game and post-game reports and interviews on game related, sports related, and human-interest stories at Firebirds games, as well as special interviews for website posting.
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Collaborate with play-by-play broadcasters and production crew on planning and executing pre- and post-game shows.
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Contribute on-air abilities to miscellaneous projects, including but not limited to event previews and short packages.
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Must have the ability to identify and secure candidates to interview.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Journalist (1)
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports writing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Journalist is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Write game recaps for all Firebirds in-season and playoff games to be posted on the Firebirds website, social media and game recap email by 8:00 am the day following home games and 10:00 am for away games.
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Research and produce weekly features for website posting.
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Prepare, edit, and label all written material to upload to website.
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Assist the sideline reporter and support Digital Marketing team when needed.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Digital Marketing Intern (2)
Candidate should have a proven interest in digital marketing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Digital Marketing Intern is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Responsible for creating and executing the in-season digital marketing strategy for the Firebirds which includes social media marketing (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, …), email marketing and web marketing.
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Work with the Photographers and Videographers to provide pre-, in-game and post-game coverage on social media, as well as work with the Community Relations Coordinator & Intern to cover the non-game events that take place throughout the season.
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Plan and execute at least 2 media days.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Community Relations and Events Intern (1)
Candidate should have a proven interest in Community Relations and Events marketing and demonstrate an interest in the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Responsible for creating, coordinating, and managing various events throughout the regular season and playoffs to highlight the Firebirds positive involvement with the local community.
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Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Photography Interns to promote the events and programs.
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Community Relations and Events Intern attends all home games and non-game events and must have his/her own transportation.
The Community Relations and Events Intern is a new position that will inherit existing programming such as Youth Clinic, First Pitch, and Storytime with the Birds at the Eastham Library. We are interested in launching additional programs that need to be planned, approved and then implemented. Furthermore, candidate is expected to develop relationships with the head coach, general manager and Executive Board members to identify promotional opportunities and subsequently plan and manage their roll-out. This position holds many opportunities for a highly motivated individual with great interpersonal skills.
Graphics (1)
Candidate should have a proven interest in digital marketing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
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Graphics Intern is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
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Conceptualize and develop creative content that portrays the Firebirds brand.
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Design graphics and motion graphics to be used on social media during games, including but not limited to: lineup, score updates, final score, featured player, etc
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Responsible for working closely with the Digital Marketing Interns, the Community Relations and Events Intern and the Photographers to create graphics and images that will be used by the Digital Marketing team.
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Attend all home and away games.
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Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Baseball Operations
Analytics (1)
Director of Baseball Operations (1)
MLB Scout (1)
Note - to be considered for Baseball Operations Intern positions, please send an email directly to
Game Day and Retail
Game Day Operations
The Orleans Firebirds Game Day Internship program is for highly motivated High School and College students that have an interest in the business of sport management. The program is designed to give you your first experience within the sports industry with an emphasis on game-day operations, retail sales, and customer service. The Internship typically starts the first week of June and ends the second week of August and would result in 20-40 hours a week. The season will likely consist of 22 regular season home games and up to 6 playoff games.
Qualifications & Requirements:
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A desire to pursue a career in the sport management field
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Strong customer service skills
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A fun and outgoing personality with a strong work ethic
Duties:
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Assist with game set ups
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Assist with post-game duties
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Other duties as assigned
Hours:
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20-40 hours a week.
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Approximately five hours a game (arriving 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game)
Head Retail (1)
Job Duties:
● Responsible for supervising, organizing, and assisting retail, game day interns working retail, and volunteers.
● All Retail Intern Job Duties and Requirements
Retail (2)
Job Duties:
Provide retail management assistance in the Home Plate Shop at Eldredge Park such as;
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Stocking and inventorying retail merchandise.
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Pregame preparation of merchandise areas
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Cleaning and straightening of work space at home games as required.
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Assist customers with finding and purchasing merchandise
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Accurately recording sales
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Post-game cleanup of merchandise areas
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Varied unexpected situations that may arise
If available in the off season:
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Assist with designing and purchasing merchandise
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Assist with fulfilling online orders and management of the online store website.
Job Requirements:
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Must currently be a high school or college student
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Interest in retail management and hopefully baseball.
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Professional appearance
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Highly organized self-starter with the ability to multitask & be pro-active
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Basic computer and writing skills
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Be able to lift heavy bins and boxes (individually and with another person)
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Available for all home games throughout the regular season, playoffs, Friday morning clinics 9-12, and special events.
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Approximately 5 hours per game (arriving 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game)
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Must provide their own housing and transportation.