Merchandise Intern

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate <strong>Chesapeake Baysox</strong>, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate <strong>Frederick Keys</strong>, the MLB Draft League <strong>Aberdeen IronBirds</strong>, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club <strong>Spire City Ghost Hounds</strong>. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club <strong>Loudoun United FC</strong>.</span></p> <p> </p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Start Date: </strong>April/May 2026</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>End Date:</strong> September 2026 (school schedule permitting)</span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Compensation: </strong>Unpaid; College Credit</span><br><br><br></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Job Description</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>General Responsibilities</strong></span></div> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with inventory, pricing, and stocking</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with fulfilling online orders</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist the marketing team with lifestyle photoshoots, as needed</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist the marketing team with social media needs</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work Frederick Keys home games and events as directed by the Merchandise Manager</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gain experience laying out a team store to promote sales </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gain knowledge about merchandise purchasing based on market, gaps in collections, and inventory needs.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Game Day Responsibilities</strong></span></div> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with preparation of the merchandise…