Job Description

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Retail Management Intern to join our team at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2025 Baseball season.As a Retail Intern, you will oversee store operations, provide direction to retail associates, work on visual merchandising, learn how to buy, work with retail warehouse personnel, work with supervisors, help coordinate retail sales at special events (Pride, MN State Fair) and get a whole overview of how to run a retail department for a professional MLB team. This internship is available to start as soon as March and end at the end of the team's baseball season.You will discover how a global hospitality company operates and will work alongside exceptional team members that exemplify Delaware North values: Lean Forward, Come Together, Stand Up, Do Right, Think Guest.We care about our team member's personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail services at Target Field dating back to 2010. The 39,504-seat venue is home to the Minnesota Twins. We provide a full complement of food and beverage offerings that include chef-attended action stations, a carving station, and Taste of the Ballpark fan favorites.

• Supervise retail associates by assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Train associates on policies, procedures to maintain retail standards.
• Open and close retail locations as directed.
• Assist retail management with daily procedures and operations.
• Monitor store floor, assist with guests' needs and requests.
• Evaluate, create, and maintain professional visual displays; provide direction to retail associates regarding store merchandising and displays.
• Ensure integrity of physical inventory and par levels.
• Assist management in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting retail associates.
• Work with buyer for 2025 purchasing.
• Assist management during set up, tear down and overseeing special events
• Learn to work with union employees and learn about unions.
• Help with warehouse projects and needs.
• Assist supervisors during games and events.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding of the inventory control process from start to finish
• Comprehension of inventory management and buying process
• Learn how to build client/guest relationships
• Gain perspective of multi-location retail operation

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Working toward an associate or bachelor's degree in retail management or related field.
• Strong time management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to direct the work activities of several associates simultaneously and plan.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Basic math skills: ability to accurately handle money and count change.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Constant lifting, twisting, reaching, bending, and repetitive motions

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