Community Relations Internship - Summer 2026
The Wausau Woodchucks & Wausau Ignite are seeking qualified individuals to join the team as Community Relations Interns for the 2026 season. This internship will provide hands-on experience in promotions, events, and community relations. This position will have office as well as in-game responsibilities. This summer internship program runs from mid-May to late August. All interns must be available for home games, along with any additional events assigned throughout the season.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serving as a main representative of the Woodchucks & Ignite organizations at our games
- Serving as a main representative of the Woodchucks & Ignite organizations at various community events throughout the season
- Manage mascot schedules and escort mascots for outside events
- Interact and engage with crowd while serving as mascot attendant during games
- Assist in fulfilling all donation requests and updating donation inventory
- Assist in coordinating Youth Baseball & Softball Camps
- Write and distribute newsletter via Mailchimp
- Distribute marketing materials throughout Wausau & surrounding area
- Assist with stadium set-up and clean up
- All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Requires ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Comfortable interacting within all levels or organization & outside contacts
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, & proper attitude when dealing with others including coworkers and customers
Who we are:
The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite are members of the Northwoods League and are located in Wausau, WI. Annually drawing in more than 50,000 fans from all over the state of Wisconsin, the Woodchucks and Ignite have a reputation of being a fun, family-friendly option for family and corporate entertainment in Central Wisconsin. The Woodchucks and Ignite annually hire 35-40 interns. Former interns have gone on to work for the Minnesota Twins, Tennessee Titans, and many other minor league and collegiate league teams across the nation.
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.