Houston Astros Baseball

• Due to the size of the candidate pool, we are not able to schedule initial phone screens in advance. If our HR department contacts you for an initial interview at an inopportune time, we are happy to allow you to call us back. Please attempt to prepare yourself of an impromptu phone interview.
• If selected for an interview, you will be asked to come to Minute Maid Park in person. You will be responsible for any travel arrangements you choose to make for interview purposes.
• The Astros offer scholarships to eligible students. The Houston Astros Internship Scholarship Program has been established to increase opportunities for undergraduate students of limited financial means to be able to complete full time internships with the club.
• These are full time, unpaid internship opportunities, which require interns to work a 32 to 40 hour work week. In addition, it is mandatory that the candidate receive college credit for their participation in the internship program.
• Specific duties and responsibilities will vary based upon the department but this is a “hands on” internship opportunity.
• If there is a requirement such as language fluency or computer program knowledge, you MUST meet that requirement before selecting that as a department of interest.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Energetic and enthusiastic. • Outgoing, positive attitude and personality. • Must be a “team player.” • Interested in more than just working in a high profile environment. • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. • Willing to offer ideas and suggestions. • Punctual and professional.

ESTIMATED SCHEDULE**:
** Subject to change
? September 26, 2011 – Begin accepting applications for spring program
? October 17, 2011 – Begin phone screens with potential candidates
? November 7, 2011 – Begin departmental interviews/Close ad to additional candidates
? November 21, 2011 – Extend invitations to join the Internship Program
? January 9, 2012 – First day of the Spring Internship Term
? May 20, 2012 – Last day of Spring Term
AND THE DEPARTMENTS ARE:
*** Baseball Entertainment/Productions *** The Ballpark Entertainment intern will be responsible for recording, tape logging and dubbing highlight clips from Astros games. The selected individual will also be responsible for supporting both the community development and conference center departments through its various events and player appearances. This includes operating video cameras, editing, and other production responsibilities. Other duties include creating graphics such as headshots. The internship is more suited for an individual who possesses experience in computer based programs, such as Avid, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. The intern candidate should want to pursue a career in sports production. The intern candidate must be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games). This intern will assume additional roles on an as-needed basis. A media production major is recommended for this internship.
*** Community Affairs *** The Community Affairs intern will be strongly involved with the community, responsible for promoting a good charitable name for the organization and on some occasions will serve as the face of the organization when working with fans and charity groups. The selected individual is responsible for processing donation requests, responding to and fulfilling approved requests and tracking the team’s donations in a timely manner. This intern will play a significant role in the administration of the team’s various complimentary ticket programs including the charity ticket, summer reading, honor roll, and perfect attendance programs. In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for setting up and coordinating the team’s kids club – the Coca-Cola Astros Buddies – and will also assist in scheduling and coordinating first pitch opportunities, community events, player appearances, and other activities that may take place during the designated semester. The individual chosen for this position will assume additional roles on an as-needed basis, including assistance with Astros in Action Foundation activities. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Access and Outlook and be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games).
*** Facility Management *** The Facility Management intern is responsible for an array of tasks which include hands-on engineering duties as well as office and clerical work. The selected individual will place orders with contractors, meet the contractors on the job site to show the problem, and process all paperwork relating to the problem. This intern may assist the engineering crew while they fix motors, reassemble gears, check piping and take apart and put together all types of machinery. This intern should have a firm grasp on engineering techniques and be proficient in Excel. The selected individual will provide customer service and deal with clients on a daily basis. The selected individual will need to handle and satisfy all customer needs within the conference center in a professional manner. The intern will hook up all Audio/Visual equipment for the clients (which may include laptops, projectors, mixing boards, etc.) and may be required to run through a tutorial to show the clients how to use each piece of equipment. Another major responsibility of this intern is being familiar with the set up for press conferences. Recommended majors include engineering, sports management and A/V and proficiency in Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of AutoCad is a plus. Gameday duties will apply to this internship in the area of Security administration. This intern will assume additional roles on an as-needed basis.
*** Foundation Development *** The Foundation Development intern will be strongly involved with the Astros in Action Foundation and is responsible for promoting a good charitable name for the Foundation and the Astros organization. The selected individual will assist the Foundation with planning and implementing all fundraising events and programs benefiting the Astros in Action Foundation including the Leadoff Luncheon, the Race for Pennant 5K, annual golf tournaments, on-line auctions and the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Program. The intern will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating baseball/softball teams during the season for the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball concession stand. The intern chosen for this position will also help with coordinating first pitch opportunities and special pre-games related to the Foundation. Additionally, the individual will assist the Astros Community Affairs department on an as needed basis. The candidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook and be able to work day, night, weekend and holiday games as needed.
*** Graphics *** This intern will work closely with Marketing and other departments in creating a wide range of print graphics including but not limited to: ballpark signage, promotional items, brochures, posters, flyers, postcards, and invitations. In addition, they will help create print ads and interact with various print publications uploading to their FTP sites and performing other functions on an as-needed basis. Candidates must have an extensive working knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop on a MAC operating system. The intern MUST be able to handle multiple projects under flexible and extreme deadlines. Strong understanding of the printing process and web design is a plus.
ALL applicants MUST include a link or web address to any of the following on their resume:
1. Portfolio website
2. Online photo gallery of work
3. Multipage PDF
NOTES: Descriptive captions must be included with each example of work.