About the role#
The Merchandise Intern role provides hands-on experience in retail operations for the Chesapeake Baysox. This is a part-time, unpaid internship designed for current students who will receive academic credit for their participation. You will learn how a professional team store functions, from daily inventory management to game-day sales and fan engagement.
What you'll do#
- Manage inventory, including pricing, stocking, and organizing merchandise.
- Assist with the preparation and operation of the team store during home games and events.
- Support the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots, social media content, and promotional efforts.
- Gain experience in visual merchandising and store layout to help drive sales.
- Track online sales performance and help fulfill customer orders.
- Learn purchasing strategies based on inventory needs and market trends.
- Assist with closing procedures after games and restock items as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student receiving academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to follow established procedures.
- Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the team schedule.
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems or the ability to learn these systems quickly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift between 10 and 40 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Bowie, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026 (approximately April/May through mid-August).
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for college credit.
About Attain Sports
Attain Sports operates a portfolio of professional baseball and soccer clubs. Founded in 2021, the company is based in McLean, Virginia. It manages four baseball teams, including the Chesapeake Baysox and the Aberdeen IronBirds, along with the USL Championship club Loudoun United FC. The organization focuses on community engagement and family-oriented sports entertainment.
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