GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday announced the hiring of Kelli Bytwork as community relations and corporate sales assistant.

Bytwork spent the last two seasons as an intern for the Griffins’ ticket sales and game operations departments. In her new role, she will be responsible for coordinating player and mascot appearances in the community and assisting in sponsorship fulfillment.

A native of Belding, Mich., Bytwork graduated from Central Michigan University in December 2008 with a degree in sports management. Prior to becoming a full-time member of the Griffins’ staff, she worked in the Ionia County school district as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional, as well as at the Watermark Country Club.