Community Relations Internship
Gondola, Joliet, IL, United States
# Community Relations Internship## •### @JolietSlammersPosted on 4/15/2026•Intern## Job Description\*\*Community Relations Intern - Job Description
\*\***Company Overview:**The Joliet Slammers are the professional baseball team in Joliet, a part of the Frontier League,a Partner League of Major League Baseball, that are dedicated to providing exceptionalexperiences for fans in the city of Joliet and surrounding Chicagoland area. The right individualwill be an integral part of the team to promote the Slammers positive culture, attitudes, andexperiences for fans of all ages across all departments.**Primary Responsibilities:**● Maintain, update, and organize CRM databases for schools, nonprofits, and youthorganizations to improve outreach efficiency and relationship tracking● Assist with community outreach efforts, including emails, calls, and follow-ups tostrengthen partner engagement and retention● Organize and transition physical records into structured digital CRM systems● Support communication with bat kids and 50/50 raffle groups, including sendingguidelines and expectations for participation● Fulfill donation requests and accurately log activity to support fundraising and ticketsales initiatives● Track 50/50 raffle sales during home games and assist with post-event follow-up toencourage repeat bookings● Assist in planning and executing community events, player appearances, and youthinitiatives● Provide game-day operational support, including bat kids coordination, waiver collection,group hospitality, national anthem and pregame performances, and promotionalgiveaways● Help manage group experiences by directing partners to suites or designated seatingareas● Contribute to improving event execution, fan experience, and overall operationalefficiency\*\*The ideal candidate:
\*\* ●Currently attending a college or university.●Able to work all 51 or a majority of home games and additional off-site events.●Ability to work office hours on non game days, 8am-4pm.●Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially when managingdatabases and records.●Comfortable with data entry and maintaining CRM systems (or willing to learn).●Has strong communication and customer service skills, including email and phoneoutreach.●Able to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-paced, everchanging environment●Are highly motivated with a strong work ethic●Able to work independently as well as a part of a team.●Has an interest in community relations, event planning, or the sports industry.●Comfortable interacting with community groups, youth participants, and partners in aprofessional manner.●Has reliable transportation to commute to downtown Joliet.This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to beconsidered for this position:Cover letter, ResumeThe Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicantswill 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 otherprotected class.LocationOn-siteJoliet, IllinoisPayPay not disclosed #J-18808-Ljbffr
\*\***Company Overview:**The Joliet Slammers are the professional baseball team in Joliet, a part of the Frontier League,a Partner League of Major League Baseball, that are dedicated to providing exceptionalexperiences for fans in the city of Joliet and surrounding Chicagoland area. The right individualwill be an integral part of the team to promote the Slammers positive culture, attitudes, andexperiences for fans of all ages across all departments.**Primary Responsibilities:**● Maintain, update, and organize CRM databases for schools, nonprofits, and youthorganizations to improve outreach efficiency and relationship tracking● Assist with community outreach efforts, including emails, calls, and follow-ups tostrengthen partner engagement and retention● Organize and transition physical records into structured digital CRM systems● Support communication with bat kids and 50/50 raffle groups, including sendingguidelines and expectations for participation● Fulfill donation requests and accurately log activity to support fundraising and ticketsales initiatives● Track 50/50 raffle sales during home games and assist with post-event follow-up toencourage repeat bookings● Assist in planning and executing community events, player appearances, and youthinitiatives● Provide game-day operational support, including bat kids coordination, waiver collection,group hospitality, national anthem and pregame performances, and promotionalgiveaways● Help manage group experiences by directing partners to suites or designated seatingareas● Contribute to improving event execution, fan experience, and overall operationalefficiency\*\*The ideal candidate:
\*\* ●Currently attending a college or university.●Able to work all 51 or a majority of home games and additional off-site events.●Ability to work office hours on non game days, 8am-4pm.●Has strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially when managingdatabases and records.●Comfortable with data entry and maintaining CRM systems (or willing to learn).●Has strong communication and customer service skills, including email and phoneoutreach.●Able to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-paced, everchanging environment●Are highly motivated with a strong work ethic●Able to work independently as well as a part of a team.●Has an interest in community relations, event planning, or the sports industry.●Comfortable interacting with community groups, youth participants, and partners in aprofessional manner.●Has reliable transportation to commute to downtown Joliet.This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to beconsidered for this position:Cover letter, ResumeThe Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicantswill 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 otherprotected class.LocationOn-siteJoliet, IllinoisPayPay not disclosed #J-18808-Ljbffr