Merchandise Intern

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.

Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox , the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys , the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds , and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds . Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC .

Start Date: April/May 2026

End Date: September 2026 (school schedule permitting)

Compensation: Unpaid; College Credit

Job Description

The Merchandise Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Merchandise Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a professional sports organization operates and gain valuable skills in communication, fan experience, and sports-based merchandise sales. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

General Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, pricing, and stocking
• Assist with fulfilling online orders
• Assist the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots, as needed
• Assist the marketing team with social media needs
• Work Frederick Keys home games and events as directed by the Merchandise Manager
• Gain experience laying out a team store to promote sales
• Gain knowledge about merchandise purchasing based on market, gaps in collections, and inventory needs.

Game Day Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the merchandise store for game day
• Assist in working the merchandise store, as needed
• Assist with back filling store throughout the game
• Assist with closing the store after the game

Qualifications

• College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-ser