Our teammates are at the core of what we believe in: People, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence (PeopleCLE). We look to hire individuals who are committed to our purpose of uniting and inspiring our city through the power of team. Our mission is to win the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience. If you believe you possess these important traits, please consider a career with the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians are looking for service minded teammates, who are committed to working together to help us create amazing memories for fans, each other and all visitors to Progressive Field.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: A seasonal, part-time internship program to provide hands-on, immersive experience in supporting and learning the daily operations of the Merchandise Department. Internship encompasses a diverse variety of growth and development opportunities extending beyond daily retail responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Speaker Series featuring executives and managers from different departments within the organization, sharing insights into their professional journeys.
Game Day Shadows / Informational Interviews providing an opportunity to observe and understand the day-to-day activities of various professionals.
Mock Interview / Resume Workshops conducted by hiring managers and HR department members to enhance interview and resume-building skills.
Cross Training with the Distribution Center for a hands-on experience in the retail world from a different perspective.
Visual Merchandising freedom allowing interns to contribute to maintaining company standards and enhancing the "curbside" appeal for fans.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Selling/Fan Satisfaction

Deliver outstanding customer service by employing the START and HEART service model, incorporating suggestive selling techniques
Uphold the “Image of Champions” to maximize sales potential and ensure fan satisfaction
Strive towards achieving daily sales targets at both an individual and location level
Maintain a consistently positive attitude in the workplace, aligning with the best interests of the business
Engage in training sessions focused on fan-centric customer service while actively promoting a positive image of the Cleveland Guardians organization

Merchandising

Collaborate with the Supervisor to ensure that the location adheres to company visual merchandising standards
Coordinate with the Supervisor to organize backstock and storage rooms according to company guidelines.
Communicate merchandise needs and ideas to management and buying team

Operations/Loss Prevention

Support the daily maintenance and smooth operation of assigned location
Participate in training sessions to proficiently operate POS systems
Adhere to all loss prevention standards established by the Ballpark Retail management team to safeguard company assets
Promptly report any violations of loss prevention policies to the Retail Ballpark management team
Partner with the Supervisor to ensure the timely completion of shipments, accurate cycle counts, and successful execution of all business initiatives for the assigned location
Actively participates in all communication channels regarding policies, procedures, and other relevant information
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all standards and the ability to manage the location in the absence of the Supervisor
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Retail Ballpark management team

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Previous sales, customer service, and or register experience preferred
Capability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and lift
Must be at least 18 years old
Demonstrated ability to adhere to all organizational Health & Safety protocols

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Available to work a minimum of 55 out of 81 home games (65%) during the months of April through October
Available to work 100% of Jewel Events and Post Season Games
Work entire assigned shift, this includes but not limited to pre-events, post events, and rain delays
Expected to work throughout the entirety of the baseball season including working around school schedule in Spring/Fall semesters
Work long and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and all holidays during the baseball season
Attend all required trainings and daily briefings, as directed

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Front Office.
Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 55 lbs.

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups - including women and people of color - are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Retail Operations Internship