What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stadium Operations Intern position at Gary SouthShore RailCats?
OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Stadium Operations Manager with day-to-day stadium and auxiliary maintenance
- Daily stadium clean-up responsibilities
- Manage post-game trash pick and stadium blow down
- Mowing (non-field) and weed eating concourse/sidewalks
- Cleaning & upkeep of operations equipment and stadium infrastructure
- Cooperatively execute setup/teardown/plans of action for non-baseball events at The Steelyard
- Assist other ballpark departments on high traffic games/openings
- Perform in-game duties with promotional team/Groundskeeper as needed
- Other duties as assigned
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Excited to work in a professional sports environment
- Participate in Fan and Community engagement opportunities
- Assist with stadium cleanliness
- Assist Front Office staff and Interns in other ballpark departments
- Assist with all tarp pulls - which may include non-game days, weekends and or holidays
- Adhere to all uniform requirements and applicable team policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate or post-graduate student attending accredited university, or recent graduate
- Housing in NW Indiana or NE Illinois area - Required
- Able to earn college credit for internship - No Exceptions
- Able to commit to entire internship period, from May until early September
- Willingness and ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis
- Comfortable walking/standing for long periods of time, including during events
- Proven ability to work both independently and in group settings
- Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic & organizational skills for multiple tasks
- Strong desire to work in a team environment with a passion for sports
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.