Owls Baseball

   Forest City Owls Baseball announced on Friday that they will be hosting a job fair on Saturday March 29th from 10am to 1pm at McNair Field for both game day employees and interns.  

   The Owls are looking to fill a number of Game Day positions such as: Concessions Manager, Cooks, Ushers, Ticket Takers, Ticket Sales, Customer Service, Kids Zone, Hawkers. Merchandise Sales, Wait Staff and all other game day positions.

   “We are looking for people who want to work in a fun environment.  People who like to smile, want to make fans happy and are open to being a part of the fun,” stated Owls General Manager Cory Dirksen.  “Because of our schedule, we are a great summer job for school employees and students.”

   In addition to the Game Day needs, the Owls are also looking for college and high school students in search of internship opportunities.  The Owls have opportunities for individuals to gain experience in: Marketing, Customer Service, Food Service, Media Relations, Broadcasting, Game Day Operations, Sales, Ticketing and Promotions.

   “Over the years, my internship program has developed numerous standouts in professional sports and broadcasting,” Dirksen commented.  “There are currently 3 of my interns who have run their own baseball teams and two of my broadcasters who were listed on the Sportscasters Talent Agency of American Top 30 Sportscasers under 30.”

   Interns will be given the opportunity to master specific areas of the business through project learning and management training.  Additionally, as they master one area, each intern will be given the opportunity to learn additional areas through cross training.  The goal of the program is to allow interns the experiental learning that will set them apart in the interview process by giving them the confidence needed to stand out.

  Owls will begin their season at home on May 27th as the they take on Columbia.  Fans can purchase season tickets, ½ season plans and 5-game Fireworks plans by calling the Owls office at 828-245-0000.  Single game tickets will go on sale in April.

   The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 18th season in 2014, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. The CPL has had over 1,100 alumni drafted and 65 of those – including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander – make their Major League debut; while another notable alum - Russell Wilson - won Super Bowl XLVIII. For info on the Coastal Plain League, visit CoastalPlain.com.