What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Management Internship (Summer 2025) (Free Housing) position at Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees?
The Minot Hot Tots & Minot Honeybees are offering an internship opportunity for a current college student with an interest in merchandising to gain experience and knowledge in merchandise management, inventory and sales. Hot Tot internships provide students with immersive, hands-on-learning to help position them for a career in the sports, entertainment and event industry upon graduation.
Who We Are
The Minot Hot Tots began play in 2023. After a successful first two seasons, the Hot Tots are excited to continue to build on that success. The Hot Tots were the first team to sellout Corbett field since the 90s and hosted 11 sold out games in 2024.
The Northwoods League (NWL) is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 25 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind. The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. More than 300 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL’s 30-year history.
In 2024, the Minot Honeybees, part of a first of its kind NWL summer collegiate softball league began play. The Honeybees were one of four inaugural teams to play at Corbett Field in 2024. All internships will have the unique opportunity to work with the Hot Tots and the Minot Honeybees softball team.
The Internship Position
As the Merchandise Intern you will help support our merchandise and ballpark operations teams. This includes but is not limited to: executing merchandise operations, developing strong marketing and sales tactics, providing the highest level of service to fans, players and staff, and serving as a Hot Tot representative at various promotions, events and Hot Tot games.
Start Date: May 5, 2025
End Date: August 17, 2025
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Sport Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Sales, Merchandising.
Roles and Responsibilities
Pre-Season Responsibilities:
- Merchandise inventory
- Merchandise store setup including pre-season cleaning and stocking
Game Day Responsibilities:
- Merchandise store setup and operation
- Cash handling and credit card transactions
- End of home stand inventory reports completed and sent to Vice President of Ballpark Operations
Post Game Responsibilities:
- General cleaning of merchandise store
- Merchandise pickup and storage
- Managing Merchandise Inventory
- Any other request made by front office personnel
Post Season Responsibilities:
- Collect merchandise and complete inventory of collected items
- Cleaning & organization of merchandise stand and storage room
General Team Responsibilities
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Minot Hot Tot & Minot Honeybees Home Games. home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays. The Hot Tots will host 36 home games, while Minot Honeybees will Host 20 home games.
- Outside Event Availability: Expected to be available for select outside events including but not limited to company picnics, festivals, etc. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. Schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
- Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
- Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
- Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
- Assist with ballpark clean-up after every home game this includes but is not limited to trash, bathrooms, etc.
- Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events
- Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
- Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
- Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
- All other duties as assigned by front office staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Availability to work all home games and team events
- Cash handling experience
- Customer service and/or management experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
- The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude
- Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
- Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
- Uphold our core values: Best, Uplift, Nerve, Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.
- Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.
Reports To: Ballpark Operations Manager
Stipend: $500 monthly stipend
Housing: Housing provided. Intern will be responsible for utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
Salary : $500
