2027 Ballpark Operations Internship (Free Housing)
Grand Forks Softball
1 hour ago
Internship
On-site
Grand Forks , North Dakota, United States
$500 USD monthly
Paid or Stipend, College Credit
The Grand Forks Spitfires are offering an internship opportunity for a current college student with an interest in stadium operations to gain experience and knowledge in operations management, event management, food and beverage, and hospitality. Grand Forks Spitfires 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 Grand Forks Spitfires joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2026.
Not Your Average Summer League
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes — we know Grand Forks has heard the pitch before. The team, the league, the “big dreams.” And yes — we know how that turned out. But this isn’t that. This isn’t a league without a plan. This isn’t a one-summer wonder. This is Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) — and we’re built different.
The Grand Forks Spitfires are committed to their mission of using FUN to make a difference in the lives of our community, employees, players, and interns.
The Internship Position
The Grand Forks Spitfires joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2026.
Not Your Average Summer League
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes — we know Grand Forks has heard the pitch before. The team, the league, the “big dreams.” And yes — we know how that turned out. But this isn’t that. This isn’t a league without a plan. This isn’t a one-summer wonder. This is Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) — and we’re built different.
The Grand Forks Spitfires are committed to their mission of using FUN to make a difference in the lives of our community, employees, players, and interns.
The Internship Position
The Grand Forks Spitfires are looking for Ballpark Operations Interns to join their team in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for the 2027 season. As a Ballpark Operations Intern, you will help support our ballpark operations and events teams. We’re looking for passionate, talented, and positive people who strive for excellence, happiness, and inspire the same in others.
Each Ballpark Operations intern will be responsible for the oversight of specific concessions locations. You will help ensure all ballpark, event, and food and beverage operations are executed while providing the highest level of service to fans and staff.
You’ll work closely with the operations department and other internal teams to assist with ballpark and event operations. This includes but is not limited to food and beverage inventory, waste management, ballpark and event set-up, game day staff training, and serving as a Spitfires representative at various promotions, events, and Spitfires games.
Start Date: May 124th, 2027
End Date: August 13th, 2027
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, Accounting, Human Resources.
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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 setup and teardown, 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 e-commerce store
General Team Responsibilities
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Grand Forks Spitfires home games and team events; this includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid-morning 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Availability to work all home games and 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 Builders. 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: General Manager
Stipend: $500 monthly stipend
Housing: Housing available upon request. Intern will be responsible for utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned.
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.
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.