About the role#
The South Carolina Stingrays are looking for interns for the 2026-27 season. This role supports retail operations, including the team store and merchandise sales. It is an opportunity for college students and recent graduates to gain experience in professional sports operations and fan engagement.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Retail Coordinator with daily and gameday operations, including store opening and closing.
- Create merchandise displays to engage fans.
- Help fans with inquiries and provide customer service.
- Plan and run merchandise promotions and game day activities.
- Manage in-store signage and promotional materials.
- Handle administrative tasks like data entry, inventory management, and record keeping.
- Label and organize merchandise.
- Research sports merchandise trends and competitor activity.
- Help supervise game day kiosk staff, including training and scheduling.
- Create jersey auctions, raffles, and drawings.
- Assist with other team projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Availability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends.
- A positive and upbeat attitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to interact with fans of all ages and backgrounds.
- Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to follow directions.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for more than 4 hours during events.
- Previous retail, customer service, cash handling, or Shopify experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional ice hockey team. They compete in the ECHL and maintain affiliations with the Washington Capitals and the Hershey Bears. The organization operates out of North Charleston, South Carolina. Home games take place at the North Charleston Coliseum.
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