Graphic Designer & Creative Services Unpaid Internship (West Sacramento)

Nov. 21, 2011

Sacramento, UT

Confidential

Graphic Designer & Creative Services Internship

Sacramento River Cats & Raley Field

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, are getting ready to begin our 13th season. During ten of the last twelve seasons, we have ranked at the top nationally in attendance, setting new all-time records for the Pacific Coast League in the process. This past season, more than 700,000 fans attended River Cats home games. Raley Field has been the toast of the region since its debut in May of 2000. With a seating capacity of 14,014, it features 36 luxury suites, 2,500 club seats, a stadium club, multiple group party areas, children's playground, a giant LED video board and an impressive audio/visual production center.

In addition to our attendance records, we have won four Pacific Coast League Championship (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008), played host to the 2005 Triple-A All-Star Game, won a Triple-A Championship (2007 and 2008) and continue to send many players onto the Major Leagues.

The River Cats & Raley Field are looking for two (2) dynamic, driven individuals to complete work in the area of Graphic Designer/Creative Services area, while assisting the Advertising Manager. The qualified candidates will be able to successfully manage multiple, time-sensitive projects, as well as have a willingness to work odd hours. Hours can be flexible; however a minimum of 20 hours per week is expected. We are looking to hire immediately for off-season planning and creative development work, and will offer additional in-season internships beginning in January. The length of the internship will be determined by hours worked per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the creative aspects for River Cats marketing materials including: print, online, TV, radio, billboards, etc.

Assist with the creation, editing and printing of sales and marketing collateral pieces

Assist with sponsorship mock-ups

Assist with the creation of Video Board graphics for games and events at Raley Field.

Assist and coordinate any non-traditional marketing efforts (distributing flyers/pocket schedules/mascot appearances and creating flyers for these events).

Other duties as determined by the Advertising Manager and Senior Director of Marketing, Events & Entertainment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign

Hard working individual that enjoys working independently

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Professional demeanor

Willingness to work some nights and/or weekends

Compensation: This position is an unpaid internship. You must be able to receive school credit through an accredited college/university throughout the internship (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer). Documentation of proof of credit is required.

Start Date: December 2011/January 2012

End Date: Flexible, but candidates that can intern throughout the 2012 baseball season (April -- September) will have preference.

Please submit resumes (with Advertising/Creative Services Intern in Subject Line) to:

E-mail: jobs@rivercats.com