Job Title: Intern, Retail Merchandise

Reports to: Manager, Retail Merchandise

Hours: Mon-Fri as required, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Location: Wappingers Falls, NY

Compensation: $16/hourly + $1,000 housing stipend per month

About the Hudson Valley Renegades:

The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, deliver top-tier baseball and community-focused experiences at Heritage Financial Park. Beyond the field, the Renegades are known for creating memorable fan moments, building strong community connections, and developing the next generation of sports industry professionals. The Renegades are a proud member of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization committed to elevating Minor League Baseball through innovation, best practices, and investment across a national portfolio of clubs.

Position Overview:

If you’re looking to break into sports, this is one of the most hands-on ways to do it! The Merchandise Intern plays a key role in operating a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment while gaining real ownership and exposure to the business side of sports. From inventory strategy to in-game sales, this role offers a full-picture view of what it takes to run a successful team store. This is not a “stand behind the counter” internship—you’ll actively contribute to decision-making, operations, and fan experience.

What You’ll Gain:

Real experience managing a live retail operation in sports
Exposure to buying, inventory planning, and merchandising strategy
Hands-on leadership experience with staff and game day operations
Cross-functional work with Marketing and Operations
A strong foundation for careers in retail, marketing, or sports business

Key Responsibilities:

Retail Operations & Inventory

Assist with merchandise planning, ordering, and inventory management
Receive, organize, and track product using inventory systems
Support purchase orders, invoicing, and reporting for accounting

Game Day & Customer Experience

Deliver exceptional service to fans on game days and events
Operate POS systems for sales, returns, and exchanges
Ensure store presentation is clean, organized, and visually appealing

Staffing & Leadership Exposure

Assist with hiring, scheduling, and timecard management
Support training and day-to-day supervision of retail staff

E-Commerce & Marketing Support

Partner with Marketing on online store initiatives and promotions
Assist with social media and digital presence for merchandise
Contribute ideas to improve product visibility and sales

Reporting & Analysis

Help track sales trends and inventory movement
Assist with reporting and insights to support business decisions

Qualifications:

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or related field
Strong interest in retail, merchandising, or sports business
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-first environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and all home games

Preferred (not required):

Experience with POS systems, retail, or customer service
Familiarity with Shopify, Canva, or Adobe tools

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 25–50 lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods (5+ hours on game days)
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

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.

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