2026 Ballpark Operations Internship (Free Housing)

Not Your Average Summer League

• Directly assist the Ballpark Operations Management Team
• Responsible for receiving, inventorying and organizing all food and beverage orders
• Food & beverage inventory & tracking for assigned areas
• Assist with food & beverage re-orders
• Food & beverage waste management & tracking 
• Ensure food quality control
• Hands on role with MINIMAL desk work
• Responsible for concession location oversight which includes but is not limited to set up and tear down, area cleanliness, staff training, stocking and restocking, etc.
• Assist with game day staff and concession employee management
• Assist with the quality control of ballpark cleaning and maintenance, including preemptive maintenance
• Represent the team at various Spitfires and Funatix Events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team
• Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark
• Coordinate operations for team retail store and ecommerce store

• Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Grand Forks Spitfires home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays.
• Funatix Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Funatix Events. 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. The 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 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 Spitfires front office staff

• Availability to work all home games, events and Funatix Events
• Cash handling experience
• Customer service & management experience preferred
• Food experience preferred
• Previous internship or job in ballpark operations is a plus but not required
• Experience with power tools, and in different maintenance areas is a plus but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
• Physically capable of lifting and transporting heavy items, including kegs, weighing between 50 and 160 pounds, while working extended shifts of up to 14 hours.
• 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: Experience Obsessed, Positive Energy, Innovating Constantly, and Community Rooted. 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.

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