Houston Astros (Summer/Fall Internships - MULTIPLE)

Houston Astros Internships ~ Summer Term & Fall Term - Houston Astros Baseball Club (Houston, TX)

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An internship is the best way to gain experience and create a network of contacts in the world of sports. The Houston Astros Internship Program proves to be a once in a lifetime experience that offers insight and exposure to various aspects of the sports industry.


PLEASE NOTE!!!
• The Houston Astros are now recruiting for the Summer and Fall semesters. Each semester is a separate internship.
o Dates and Duration of Internship Terms:
Summer: 5/10/10 – 8/13/10
Fall (tentative): 8/3/10 - 12/17/10


• Our internship program is a 'credit-only' program. You MUST be eligible to receive credit to participate in the Astros Internship Program.


• The Astros offer scholarships to eligible students. The Houston Astros Internship Scholarship Program has been established to increase opportunities for undergraduate students of limited financial means to be able to complete full time internships with the club. The scholarship is awarded after the class has been selected. Click here to read more information regarding the Houston Astros Internship Scholarship Program». houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/downloads/scholar_letter.pdf
Click here to download the Scholarship Application » houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/downloads/scholar_app.pdf


• These are full time internship opportunities, which require interns to work a 32 to 40 hour work week.


• Specific duties and responsibilities will vary based upon the department but this is a "hands on" internship opportunity.


• If there is a requirement such as language fluency or computer program knowledge, you MUST meet that requirement before selecting that as a department of interest.


• If selected for an interview, you will be asked to come to Minute Maid Park in person. You will be responsible for your own travel arrangements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Energetic and enthusiastic. • Outgoing, positive attitude and personality. • Must be a “team player”. • Interested in more than just working in a high profile environment. • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. • Willing to offer ideas and suggestions. • Punctual and very professional. • Must understand and respect the confidential nature of a corporate environment. •


AND THE DEPARTMENTS ARE:

*** Ballpark Entertainment/Production*** The Ballpark Entertainment intern will be responsible for recording, tape logging and dubbing highlight clips from Astros games. The selected individual will also be responsible for supporting both the community development and conference center departments through its various events and player appearances. This includes operating video cameras, editing, and other production responsibilities. Other duties include creating graphics such as headshots. The internship is more suited for an individual who possesses experience in computer based programs, such as Avid, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. The intern candidate should want to pursue a career in sports production. The intern candidate must be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games). This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. A media production major is recommended for this internship.



*** Facilities Management *** The Facilities Management Intern is responsible for an array of tasks which include hands-on engineering duties as well as office and clerical work. The selected individual will place orders with contractors, meet the contractors on the job site to show the problem, and process all paperwork relating to the problem. This intern may assist the engineering crew while they fix motors, reassemble gears, check piping, and take apart and put together all types of machinery. This intern should have an interest in engineering techniques and be proficient in Excel. The selected individual will provide customer service and deal with clients on a daily basis. The selected individual will need to handle and satisfy all customer needs within the conference center in a professional manner. The intern will hook up all Audio/Visual equipment for the clients (which may include laptops, projectors, mixing boards, etc.) and may be required to run through a tutorial to show the clients how to use each piece of equipment. Another major responsibility of this intern is being familiar with the set up for press conferences. Recommended majors include engineering, sports management, and A/V. Proficiency in Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of AutoCad is a plus. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis.


*** Groundskeeping *** This intern's main responsibility will be to learn and assist with the maintenance of the field and ballpark grounds ensuring the field is game and camera-ready. This may include stripping the infield, keeping the dirt moist, learning fertilizer calculations, patching infield holes, leveling home plate, trimming trees outside the ballpark, picking up trash, edging the infield, and many other related duties on an as need basis. This intern will also assist with the maintenance of all equipment as well as help set up pre-game activities such as batting practice. The intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. The selected intern should have familiarization with mowers, blowers and tractors and must be a hard-worker and team player. Please note-this intern will work on the field at all times.


*** Guest Services *** The Guest Services intern plays an integral role in ballpark operations on game day and helps oversee a staff of approximately 250 ushers, ticket takers, and ballpark supervisors. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and be prepared to work extended hours and weekends. The selected individual manages lost and found by maintaining a log and addressing messages/inquiries left by guests. Other responsibilities include responding to fan feedback emails on a daily basis, updating personnel files, and generating staffing sheets. The Guest Services interns will also be in charge of staffing for conference center needs, such as tours, parties and other events. The Guest Services intern regularly networks with a variety of departments within the organization as well as external business partners and will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Must be proficient in all Office programs, including Excel.


*** Human Resources *** The Human Resources intern will play an integral role in the recruiting efforts of future interns and other part time staff positions. This intern will perform administrative and clerical duties which include filing, faxing, processing paperwork, making phone calls, prepping letters, organizing and creating personnel files and other necessary functions. Other duties include helping create termination reports and other reports with a strong emphasis using Excel. The selected individual assists in the issuance of stadium credentials/badges year round. Desired major for this intern is Human Resources, but not required. The selected individual must be professional and able to handle a large amount of confidential information. This individual must feel comfortable asking questions, interviewing, and passing along information in a professional and confidential manner. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis.


*** Market Development *** The Market Development department's primary goal is the development of niche marketing programs targeted at continuously expanding the ball club's fan base. The department works in such areas as Spanish-language marketing and community programs, special niche and general market sponsored events, team website content development, as well as Spanish television and radio broadcast. Please visit our Spanish website at www.astrosdehouston.com for more information. The Market Development intern will assist in keeping track of all Astros international media efforts, including print publications, radio and TV broadcast spots and the Spanish website, developing programs to increase traffic to the Spanish website, and serving as a liaison with sponsors via email and phone and may sometimes include in-person meetings. This intern will also assist in the editing and publish articles for the team's Spanish publication, "Cronicas de los Astros" and with the supervision of the Spanish radio broadcast. Other responsibilities include translating all game recaps in Spanish in a timely manner for dissemination among the Astros extensive international media database. The intern is also responsible for keeping an up-to-date clippings file to keep track of the Astros international media coverage. At times, the selected intern will interview players in Spanish as well as translate press releases into Spanish. Other duties include organizing bi-lingual baseball clinics and other Spanish community initiatives by coordinating and logistically planning the events with the players. The intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. MUST BE fluent in both Spanish and English (writing, speaking and translating) and have extensive copywriting knowledge. Majors for this intern may include Marketing, Sports Management and Spanish.


***Photography*** This intern will photograph Astros home pregame and postgame activities including batting practice and fireworks. Subject matter will be assigned by a member of the Media Relations department. This intern could be asked to make occasional trips to events off-site such as tree planting or player appearances. They will also work with the team photographer to organize and label all materials and photos as well as help with the archiving of Astros historical images. She or he will also help with the photo placement within Astros publications, including the monthly magazine as well as photo requests from office personnel and the media. Interns must be able to provide their own camera and equipment. All photos taken by the intern will be the property of the Houston Astros Baseball Club. Photos can be reproduced for personal usage or usage in the intern’s portfolio. Candidates must have a flexible schedule to able to attend all home games, including weekends and holidays throughout the summer. The combine commitment of office and game time duties will average 35 hours a week. This intern needs a very strong understanding of Adobe Photoshop CS4. To be considered for this internship, you will be asked to submit a portfolio of samples demonstrating your skill in sports and non-sports photography.


*** Risk Management/Security ***The Risk Management/Security intern will provide basic clerical assistance such as filing, preparing monthly in-house vendor First Aid reporting for billing purposes, data entry, monthly statistical reports and update and maintain in-house medical worker comp payments. This intern will also aid in litigation research in preparation for responses to interrogatories, maintain certificate of insurance system, assist re-pricing medical bills, various research projects, building walk-through inspections, and worker comp Q & A with TPA regarding research information. The selected individual will generate certificate of insurance letters to vendors, contractors and subcontractors regarding renewal certificates and assist with Security and Risk Management project with database/incident/statistical reporting. Gameday duties will apply to this internship in the area of Security administration. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis.

***Street Team*** If you love marketing, this is for you! This position will allow the selected individuals to create, develop, promote and present various game day and other promotional, fan support and marketing events TO THE PUBLIC! We are looking for energetic, athletic and enthusiastic individuals to fill these roles. To be considered you must be outgoing, positive, upbeat and ready to represent the team in public forums, including game day events; Able to multi-task and work in a very fast paced environment; a TEAM PLAYER who is self motivated and driven; extremely comfortable with public speaking and presentations; punctual and professional;

*** Tours *** This intern will book and coordinate events including birthday parties and tours. A large role of this intern is to educate guests about Minute Maid Park, the history of the ballpark and Union Station as well as the team in a professional but fun manner. The selected individual must be a strong public speaker. There may be parties/tours ranging from a handful of people up to 200 people at any given time. This intern is also responsible for creating and coordinating educational learning center activities which can be incorporated and used in the Texas School System. This includes researching ideas and being a creative thinker. This person will also have the duty to sell and increase the event schedule and arrange accommodations for each event. This person will also have an active role in office work, data base management and marketing tours/birthday parties. This internship may require working additional hours during the week and some weekends as needed. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Must be proficient in Excel and Word and a strong public speaker. Prior experience working with kids is a must.


Answer the questions below and upload your resume for further consideration.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. I understand that this is an unpaid internship and I must receive college credit for my participation. Yes/No
2. I understand that I am responsible for my own housing and expenses while participating in the internship. Yes/No
3. What are your expectations for the internship experience?
4. Please select three (3) departments and list them in order of your interest.
5. We are currently recruiting for two separate internship terms. Do you have a preference between Summer and Fall semesters or would you like to be considered for each?