Work Everyday...at the Park!

By now everyone on the mailing list should have received the little Redbirds' postcard (or email) I sent out informing you of this blog. I hope everyone enjoyed it and that it earned a spot on the refrigerator. This will be my second post. In it I discuss the interns and where I work. In case you're tuning in late and missed the introductory post, just check the archives on the right.

The Job: Going in I thought I was just going to be listed as a 'Memphis Redbirds Intern', but instead I actually have a legitimate title and will soon get business cards (I think). My title is: Communications Assistant. The Redbirds are a Triple-A baseball organization who are a farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals. The team is not-for-profit organization, the first at the Triple-A level. Every year the Redbirds' office brings in a new class of 'interns' who basically help run the park for the season. Though it is not mentioned in my title, I am one of the interns. The job lasts through the season, which is over in September. The internship is paid (not very much) and housing is provided (as I said before). The experience I will take away from this will be priceless.

The Intern Class of 2009: There are 15 of us and it's kind of a motley crew. You have been introduced to my roommate Mark, but the person I most closely work with is Ben. He is from Texas and is in graduate school at Texas Tech. There are four girls versus 11 guys, from all over. Texas, Detroit, Minnesota, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Memphis, South Carolina and Nashville Tennessee. That last one is me. We all have different accents and personalities and we are all have different responsibilities for the Redbirds. We would make a great cast for an inspirational kids' movie, where despite all of our differences and inexperience we successfully reach impossible heights. The Mighty Ducks meet the Outsiders. Get your tickets now.

The Office:AutoZone Park is a family friendly ballpark located in downtown Memphis, right across the street from the world-famous Rendezvous BBQ. The picture above is the main entrance. The park is on the right and our office building is on the left. Most of the interns work on the left, but Ben and I have the luxury of working in the park.

Here is a progressive look around my office. See my dual monitor set-up and life-saving space heater.


I have zoomed in to the computers to show you the windows I have on my left. Also you can see my computer bag (bought at a thrift store for $3).

And finally outside my window. Well what do you know, it's the park. I anxiously await for the Spring, when I can open up these windows and soak up the fresh air.

Now for the really important stuff. For everyone who is really super excited about this and also enjoys gifts of Junior Mints, Hot Tamales (the candy), Samoas & Thin Mints...

Send care packages to:
175 Toyota Plaza, Suite #300
Memphis TN 38103

Next Week: Next time I will tell you exactly what I do and explain my explorations of this fine city. What I have found may surprise you.