Gateway Grizzlies

Gateway Grizzlies

2026 Spring Stadium Operations Internship

Gateway Grizzlies - Intern
Sauget · IL
Event Operations/Management · Facility/Venue Management · Game Day/Event Staff
Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Stadium Operations Intern for the 2026 Spring season! The internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in professional sports through our dynamic internship program. The internship runs from January through May. The Gateway Grizzlies are located in Sauget, IL and have been a part of the Frontier League since 2001. The Grizzlies returned to the playoffs for the third consecutive year in 2025! 

Check us out: www.gatewaygrizzlies.com 

Qualifications: 
  • Must be for college credit
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be able to problem solve quickly and work efficiently in an intense environment.
  • Able to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks.
  • Must be willing and able to lift items up to 50 lbs. for set up and take down of games and events. 
  • Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
  • Flexible to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Managing, coordinating, and assisting employees in an assigned concession area.
  • Creating and maintaining a clean, safe and fun ballpark for all fans.
  • Assisting in inventory controls to ensure that the facility is adequately stocked for all events. 
  • Coordinating all aspects of ballpark rentals- concerts, college games, city championships, etc. to provide the best possible experience to our clients. 
  • Assisting in all facets of preventative maintenance for the ballpark such as employee supervision, janitorial services, and security. 
  • Acting as the primary liaison between group sales and catering departments.
  • Ensuring that facility is prepared to accommodate group outings each night.
  • Helping and learning about end of night finances and reports.
  • Assisting in grounds and field maintenance around the ballpark 
  • Answering phone calls & everyday questions about the Gateway Grizzlies organization
  • Being available for community appearances with or as the mascot. 

Compensation: 
  • Unpaid internship 
  • Candidates can work games and extra events for compensation at an hourly rate. 
  • Housing is not provided for the internship (Applicants should consider the Greater St. Louis Area for housing)
Over the years, Gateway Grizzlies interns have gone on and worked in all 4 major league sports! Are you ready for the opportunity? If so, we look forward to reviewing your application. 

Gateway Grizzlies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Questions:

  1. What is your start and end date for the internship?

  2. Is this internship going to apply directly to college credit?

  3. Do you have housing in the Greater St. Louis area?

  4. Are you available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays?

  5. Do you have job experience in food and beverage?