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Richmond Braves Trainee Program The Richmond Braves Trainee Program is designed to provide qualified individuals with hands on experience working in many different areas of a professional sports organization. The program runs from January or February through the end of the season in September. The positions are paid, however, participants are not entitled to benefits (insurance, vacation, etc.). Applicants must have a sincere interest in pursuing a career in professional sports and should be a college senior or recent graduate with a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Positions for the 2008 season have been filled.
TICKET OPERATIONS - POSITIONS FILLED Ticket Operations Trainees assist in generating mini-plan, season ticket and group sales. Primary responsibilities revolve around customer service and handling phone and walk-up orders. Duties will also include organizing and facilitating special event nights, assisting with in-school presentations and brainstorming new and creative group marketing plans. Game day responsibilities include event management and supervising of game day staff. Record keeping and monetary transactions are also significant aspects of this position. Opportunities are also given to help in other departments. STADIUM OPERATIONS - POSITION FILLED The Stadium Operations Trainee assists in general facility operations and event management. Responsibilities include game management and implementing event itineraries, stadium set-up, supervising daily maintenance and operation of the ballpark, supervising/scheduling all in-house security personnel, assisting with hiring/supervising 150 seasonal employees, and receiving all stadium, team, office and promotional shipments. PROMOTIONS - POSITION FILLED The Promotions Trainee will assist the Promotions Manager in all aspects of the department including design and implementation of contests, theme nights and special events. The job requires strong creativity and event management skills. In-season responsibilities include assisting with on-field promotions and contests and management of the sound room. PUBLIC RELATIONS - POSITION FILLED The Public Relations Trainee assists the Public Relations Manager in all aspects of the job. The trainee is expected to work on all publications and must be accustomed to working against a deadline. This person must be familiar with baseball and willing to work weekends when the team is on the road. Related experience is needed either in a college sports information office or with another professional team. General responsibilities include writing press releases, maintaining and updating team and individual statistics, and serving as an additional liaison to the media and the Richmond community. The Community Relations Trainee will be responsible for assisting with various community minded programs. Responsibilities include assisting with the Braves Kids’ Club, player appearances, mascot appearances, donation requests, speaking engagements and stadium tours. Additional game day duties include supervision of Guest Relations Booth and program sellers. Applicants must be willing to work weekends when the team is on the road. Richmond Braves After participating in the Trainee Program, many individuals go on to full time jobs in baseball and other sports professions. The following are just a few former Richmond Braves trainees currently employed in sports:
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