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AFL - Gameday Operations Internship

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Job Summary:
The Arizona Fall League is currently seeking Intern candidates for the 2025 season, learning all aspects of Gameday operations, fan experience and event preparation. The AFL 2025 Internship runs from mid-September through November in Arizona. Arizona-based applicants may be the best fit. This is a paid internship.

Responsibilities:

Assist with game operational setup and management of all aspects at
the AFL Venues.
Collaborate with staff to execute games and events.
Assist with merchandising, sales,
ticketing, customer service, outreach, and event planning, while enhancing fan experience.
The ideal candidate will absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help support the AFL, working with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for patrons.

Qualifications and Skills:

College student, or individual, pursuing a career in gameday operations or a related field.
Outgoing personality with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences
Strong customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
Prior experience with a sports team or collegiate athletics department is a plus.
Flexible schedule to work both day and evening events.

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!

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What You Should Know About AFL - Gameday Operations Internship, Major League Baseball (MLB)

The Arizona Fall League is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Gameday Operations Internship for the 2025 season in sunny Phoenix, Arizona! This internship is perfect for those looking to dive into the heart of gameday operations, fan experience, and event preparation. Running from mid-September through November, this paid internship is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the action of the AFL while making valuable contributions to our dynamic team. As an intern, you will play a pivotal role in game day operational setup and management at the AFL venues. You'll collaborate with friendly staff to ensure that games and events run smoothly while enhancing the overall fan experience. Your contributions will span various areas including merchandising, sales, ticketing, customer service, outreach, and event planning. We’re looking for an enthusiastic college student or someone pursuing a career in a related field who is ready to learn and take initiative. Strong communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional customer service will go a long way. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred, and any prior experience with sports teams or collegiate athletics will be considered a plus. Your flexible schedule will allow you to work both day and evening events, earning $15.00 per hour while soaking in the exhilarating atmosphere of Major League Baseball. If you're ready for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and want to step up to the plate, we can't wait to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for AFL - Gameday Operations Internship Role at Major League Baseball (MLB)

What are the primary responsibilities of the Gameday Operations Internship at Arizona Fall League?

As a Gameday Operations Intern at the Arizona Fall League, your primary responsibilities will include assisting with the setup and management of game day operations, collaborating with staff to execute games and events, and enhancing the fan experience through various channels including merchandising, sales, ticketing, and customer service.