Hershey Bears Sales Support Intern

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Careers; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark

Discounts on food & shopping

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is hiring a Sales Intern for the Hershey Bears. This position involves supporting the Sales Team and attending all Home Hershey Bears Games. Internship lengths run from September 2026 to April 2026, requiring attendance on two office days per week alongside home games.

Applicants must be over 18, complete high school or GED, and be enrolled in a relevant major. Enjoy unique perks such as free admission to Hersheypark and discounts on food and shopping once employed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guest assistance and answer questions about operations.
• Assist the Sales Team with reservations and ticket selling.
• Track complimentary ticket requests for game days.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

Completion of High School or GED

Currently enrolled in a Sports Management, Marketing, Sales, or Communications major

Tools

Microsoft applications

Google Suite applications

Job description

Giant Center is a 10,500-seat multi‑purpose arena, and hosts an impressive line‑up of star‑starred performances and events. Action‑packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one‑of‑a‑kind events are a day in the life of our Hersheypark Entertainment Complex team members at Hersheypark, Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, or Hershey Theatre.

The Hershey Bears Sales Intern will support the Sales Team and Game Day Operations teams by promoting hospitality to our internal and external guests. This role will support the Sales process through gaining knowledge in understanding the ticketing system, handling guest correspondences, proper telephone etiquette, and more. This position will work in Giant Center.

As a Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Intern, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

Job Duties

• Provide guest assistance as a representative for Hershey Bears events. Answer general questions about operations or policies, refer questions or issues to the appropriate teams for resolution, provide directions to locations and services within the venue, etc.
• Act as a Sales Support Agent, including taking reservations, selling tickets, cold‑calling, processing and fulfilling orders, and supporting the sales team by answering group and season ticket questions.
• Fulfill and track complimentary ticket requests for home and away teams on game days. Assist the Season and Group Sales Managers in processing orders and fulfillment.
• Assist with pre‑event preparations including the preparation of Group Leader incentives and Ticket HQ table.
• Assist with Hershey Bears sales reports.
• Answer the Sales phone line and monitor the email inboxes, including responding to correspondences and tracking guest communication in Hershey Help.
• Assist with the tracking and documentation of various sales programs including Complimentary Tickets, Exchanges, and Game day experiences.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Manager of Hershey Bears Ticketing and full‑time staff to understand operational standards and policies.
• Assist with Ticketing Operations by using such applications as Archtics, Host, TM1, Venue Entry and 3rd party partners.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of High School or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a Sports Management, Marketing, Sales, or Communications major.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a positive attitude and be able to handle guest concerns with ease and professionalism.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled in the use of computer software, including Microsoft and Google Suite applications.
• Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.
• Must display an eagerness to learn and ability to maintain a professional image in compliance with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines.

Job Demands

• Bending Occasional (<33%).
• Sitting Frequent (34‑66%).
• Standing Frequent (34‑66%).
• Walking Frequent (34‑66%).
• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.
• The position is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The position is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The length of this internship runs from September 2026‑April 2026 based on the operational game and event season of the Entertainment Complex.
• The selected candidate must be able to attend all Home Hershey Bears Games, as well as be available for 2 office days per week. Exact work hours for office days will be flexible based on the academic needs and schedule of the candidate.
• Housing is not being offered for this internship.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.