Waterloo Bucks

Waterloo Bucks

2024 Summer Groundskeeping Internship

Waterloo Bucks Baseball - Intern
Waterloo · IA
Facility Operations/Event Staff: Grounds Crew/Turf Management
As an intern with the Waterloo Bucks, you will actively be a part of the front office activities and be involved in learning all facets of a minor league baseball organization. The Waterloo Bucks are owned by the Cedar Rapids Ball Club Inc. which also owns the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The Bucks offer a variety of Internship positions.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Internship positions will work long hours on Bucks game days along with other events at Riverfront Stadium. You should expect to work ALL Bucks home games, various ticket office shifts, and during extra events at Riverfront Stadium. Interns will also assist in guerilla marketing efforts throughout the Cedar Valley during the season. 
  • Start Date: May 13, 2024
  • End Date: August 16, 2024
  • This position works closely with the Bucks head groundskeeper 
  • Assist with oversight and maintenance of the Riverfront Stadium playing field
    • Including dragging field, painting and chalking lines, plate and mound repair, mowing, etc.
  • Maintain all grassy areas in and around the ballpark, including mowing, weed eating, leaf blowing, etc.
  • Set up and maintain Bucky's Backyard Ballpark
  • Assist with setup and tear down of batting practice for Bucks home games
  • Serve as the groundskeeper for all extra events held at Riverfront Stadium (high school tournaments, little league games, etc.)
  • Be trained on the ticket system and fulfill ticket office duties
  • Assist with various aspects of stadium setup and tear down 
  • Assist with game operations, box office, on-field games, souvenir stand, and guest services
  • Provide outstanding customer service to advertisers and fans
  • Other duties as assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • The ideal candidate would be hard working, detailed oriented, and organized
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Should be able to work well in both a team, and individual environment
  • Willingness to learn new skills, and work outside your comfort zone
  • Should be a college student, or recent college grad looking to work in the sports, or related industry
  • Previous experience will be taken into consideration, but not required

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.