Lead Social Media Intern

Job Description
Lead Social Media Intern
Do you love sports and want a career in Marketing? The City of Peoria is hiring a Venue Ambassador to serve as the Social Media Intern Lead at the Peoria Sports Complex for the 2024 Spring Training season. This is a "hands on" opportunity with a variety of responsibilities and provides an opportunity for a student and/or recent graduate to gain experience in the field of Sports Marketing Management during the Spring Training season. The Social Media Lead Intern working at the Peoria Sports Complex will get Major League Baseball experience with not only one, but TWO MLB teams - the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. This position is responsible for developing new Social Media marketing concepts, assisting in the operation of Peoria Sports Complex Social Media accounts, gameday photography, and stadium event management functions. There may be opportunities for the Social Media Lead Intern to gain exposure in the sales, ticketing, and production side of the operations, as well. The Social Media Lead Intern primarily assists the Marketing Sales Department, as necessary, during Spring Training Baseball games; however, the Peoria Sports Complex is a TEAM environment, so from time to time, the Social Media Lead Intern may be asked to assist other departments.
The hiring rate for this position is $14.22.
Regular duties will include:

• Supporting staff in monitoring the quality assurance of essential stadium functions including concessions, facility maintenance, and guest services to promote an event-ready and fan-friendly ballpark.
• Assisting with game day operation functions including, but not limited to, entry gate setups and breakdowns, game day magazine deliveries, table and chair placements, pre and post stadium cleanliness checks and participation in operational meetings.
• Assisting in the implementation of marketing and season ticket sales campaigns to maximize event awareness and exposure.
• Assisting and implementing ticket sales-driven promotions on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as developing key marketing campaigns using viral marketing techniques.
• Creating and overseeing content for multiple Social Media marketing channels, while driving Social Media engagement through fan interaction experiences, including register-to-wins, fan polls, etc.
• Assisting in the development of Social Media content calendars for the Spring Training season.
• Managing pregame, in-game and postgame Social Media posts across channels.
• Discovering ways to amplify social content via media partners, influencers, etc.
• Carrying out all assigned duties and responsibilities, including additional tasks, as needed, to help achieve the overall goal of a successful season and department.

Expectations:

• Ability to work a minimum of 3 games/15 hours per week (including one game Monday-Thursday).
• Ability to commit to a schedule and take the responsibility of finding a substitute when absent.
• Ability to be able to run in-game promotions with limited, to no supervision.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong knowledge working with Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on Lightroom, Photoshop and Adobe Premiere (preferred).
• Proficiency with Social Media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogs and mobile applications.
• Excelling time management and organizational skills with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to change while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on marketing initiatives and project timelines. Will include evenings and/or weekends based upon the event schedule.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A positive attitude and great customer service skills.

Why Peoria?
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating community needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
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Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies through the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV or 623-773-7100.
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Other Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Graduation or current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Sports Management, Public Relations, Communications or related field, is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a customer service setting. Previous experience as a Marketing Intern at the Peoria Sports Complex or in a sporting or entertainment facility. Previous experience operating professional sports, government, and/or corporate Social Media accounts.