Merchandise - Hourly Fall Event Staff - Port St. Lucie, FL

DS Sports Event Planning Intern

DS Sports is the parent company of six premier baseball event organizations RussMatt, Snowbird, Palm Beach Challenge, Prospect Wire, USA Premier, and Greater Orlando Baseball. Together, we deliver top-tier baseball events, tournaments, and showcases that attract teams from across the country. The unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning, operations, and execution while working with DS Sports and its family of event companies.

Qualifications:

• Passion for baseball and a basic understanding of the sport's rules, terminology, and culture.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Prior experience in event planning, sports management, or customer service is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Master effective techniques for managing large groups of people.
• Merchandise Operational Responsibilities include:
  • Set up and dismantle for each tournament and showcase
  • Organize tickets, merchandise, and hardware for each event
  • Monitoring transactions event-wide on point-of-sale system.
  • Conduct staff training sessions to prepare for each event.
  • Organize and gather all materials at the conclusion of the event.
• Continuously monitor inventory levels and conduct replenishments as necessary.
• Aid with customer service inquiries as required.
• Support Onsite Manager with restocking and preparing for events
• Support Onsite Manager with inventory receiving and management
• Support Onsite Manager with staffing for events

Experience:

• Retail or Event Experience preferred.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
• Opportunities for travel may be available, depending on the scope of events and organizational needs.
• Successful completion of the internship may lead to potential future employment opportunities within the organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.