Merchandise Intern

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Aberdeen IronBirds, the MLB Draft League Frederick Keys, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.Location: Bowie, MDPosition Type: Internship (college credit only)Start Date: Around April or May 2026 (end of semester)End Date: Around mid-August 2026 (beginning of semester)Job DescriptionThe Chesapeake Baysox Merchandise Intern is a part-time internship designed exclusively for current university students who will receive college credit for participation. This internship provides hands-on, real-world experience within a professional sports organization. The Merchandise Intern will gain valuable insight into retail operations, fan engagement, and sports-based merchandise sales while learning how a Minor League Baseball team store operates on both game days and non-game days. This position offers the opportunity to develop skills in communication, customer service, inventory management, and marketing collaboration. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.QualificationsCollege sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students receiving academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related fieldStrong attention to detail and ability to follow proceduresAvailability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as requiredProficiency with point-of-sale systems and/or ability to quickly learnExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGeneral ResponsibilitiesAssist with inventory management, pricing, and stocking merchandiseAssist with fulfilling online merchandise ordersSupport the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots as neededAssist with social media content and promotional effortsWork the majority of Chesapeake Baysox home games and events as directed by the Merchandise ManagerGain experience in team store layout and visual merchandising to promote salesLearn merchandise purchasing strategies based on market trends, collection gaps, and inventory needs.Ability to lift 10-40 pounds (lbs.)Creating or participating in promotional and social media contentTrack basic online sales performance and identify opportunities to improve product mix and presentationSupport promotional campaigns tied to player announcements, theme nights, and special eventsGame Day ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation of the merchandise store for game dayHelp operate the merchandise store during games as neededRestock merchandise throughout the gameAssist with closing procedures after games.What You'll Gain:Hands-on experience in sports merchandise operationsLeadership and customer service experienceResume-building experience with a Double A MiLB teamA fun, high-energy game-day environmentAdditional InformationThis is an unpaid internship opportunity designed to provide valuable hands-on experience. Participants are eligible to receive college credit for their work, subject to approval by their academic institution.Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).