The Oakland Athletics are seeking a qualified candidate to work as a part-time seasonal assistant in the public relations office during the 2010 season. The seasonal assistant, who will receive a $6500 stipend for the entire 2010 season, is expected to work between 8-10 hours a day when the team is at home. This position begins on March 29 and concludes at the end of the baseball season.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Produce the daily Minor League Report
• Produce daily game chronology document for post-season media guide
• Assist in production of daily game notes
• Produce daily post game notes during each home game
• Assist public relations staff in all game day and press box operations
• Facilitate media requests in press box during game
• Copy and distribute game notes, statistics, lineups, box scores and additional game day information
• Responsible for various written and photo projects for the A's website
• Assist the media relations staff on specific community and off-the-field events
• Other public relations duties and research projects as assigned

Qualifications:
• College degree preferred
• Basic knowledge of baseball, baseball statistics and official scoring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Self starter and multi-task oriented with minimal supervision
• Excellent public speaking, customer service, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Organized, able to follow directions and meet all deadlines established
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and occasional holidays
• Professional image and demeanor

Instructions to apply:
• Qualified applicants must submit a resume and cover letter no longer than one page and specific to this internship position. Please include your goals and what you bring would bring to the A’s that makes your candidacy unique. Please include any supplemental writing samples at this time.
• All applications must be received by January 15, 2010.
• Due to the large number of submissions we may not be able to respond to each applicant. We will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.