Marketing and Community Assistant

Start Date: March 2025

Position Summary:
This individual will play a vital role in the success of the Stockton Ports Marketing Department. This person will be responsible assisting in the day to day marketing efforts, both internally as well as working with the team's local media partners. In addition to marketing, this person will learn all other aspects of the Ports organization such as ticket sales, ticket service, and stadium operations.

Essential Functions

1. Assist with the Stockton Ports marketing efforts including social media, grassroots, digital, and radio.
2. Work with the team's Graphic Design Team for all promotional/marketing projects.
3. Serve as the team's Customer Service Representative in all three departments (Corporate Sales, FSE, Group Sales)
4. Assist with various Community Relations initiatives such as mascot appearances and in-game Community Corner.
5. Man the Guest Services booth during gamedays to provide customer services to fans and season ticket holders.
6. Work closely with the Video Production team to create and produce content to use for in-game and website.
7. Assist with developing website and social media content.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong desire to work in the sports industry and learn all aspects of a Minor League Baseball team.
2. Experience / knowledge of marketing successful events via traditional marketing, social media and grassroots marketing.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office and associated products.
4. Experience in design programs and video production a plus.
5. Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and within a team framework.
6. Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
7. Strong planning and organizational skills.
8. Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.

This experience can also count toward college credit in most instances if necessary.
7th Inning Stretch, headed by C.E.O. Tom Volpe and President Pat Filippone, is recognized as one of the leading sports ownership firms in the country. Currently, 7th Inning Stretch owns and operates the Stockton Ports, Single-A Affiliate of the Athletics, in the California League, the Delmarva Shorebirds, Single-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles in the South Atlantic League and the Everett AquaSox, Single-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners in the Northwest League. The Stockton Ports play at Banner Island Ballpark, a recently constructed downtown venue that has been praised for being one of the most cutting-edge ballparks in the country. 7th Inning Stretch prides itself on building a stronger community, furthering the careers of its employees and creating a superior product both on and off the field. 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.