As a successful Baseball Operations Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with operations during our summer week-long events at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is a paid internship; we will work with your college/university for you to receive college credit towards your graduation. This internship will operate from mid-May 2025 to mid-August 2025.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a Tournament Official, maintaining a working knowledge of rules and procedures, announcing games, and operating scoreboards.
Assist with rosters, welcome packets, and paperwork before each tournament.
Serve as a customer service representative to the coaches/spectators during the event. Answer questions as they pertain to their tournament.
Work directly with front office personnel to successfully execute all tournaments.
Assist with team registration, opening ceremonies, and skills competitions each Sunday.
Perform basic grounds crew duties such as field work and filling water coolers.
Execute basic cleaning duties which include but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, cleaning & stocking restrooms, cleaning windows, and picking up trash.
Assist our Food and Beverage Manager, Facilities Manager, and Retail Coordinator as needed.
Always convey and maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary external and internal customer service.
Emulating a positive environment with peers and full-time staff
Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Ripken name and brand.
Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants.
Qualifications:
Required:
College student seeking credit or recent college graduate seeking work experience
Prior experience in a customer service environment
Outgoing and friendly personality, strong initiative, and high-energy
Excellent communication skills
Strong detail-orientation, with ability to problem-solve
Ability to multi-task, efficient time-management skills
Commitment to work long hours, including weekends, depending on business needs
Positive and effective leadership and customer service skills
Ability to work in a team environment with a strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Team player who can listen and learn
Reliable transportation
Basic understanding of the rules of baseball/softball
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.