Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Stadium Operations Intern for the 2026 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 May to September and does not end early if interns complete their required hours. The Gateway Grizzlies are located in Sauget, IL and have been a part of the Frontier League since 2001. The Grizzlies made the playoffs in 2025 for the third consecutive year!
Qualifications:
- Must be for college credit
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Valid drivers license
- 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 and players.
- Assisting in inventory controls to ensure that the facility is adequately stocked for all events.
- Ensuring meals and areas are prepped and ready for teams before or after games.
- 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
- Managing employees, janitorial services, and security around the ballpark for games and events.
- 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
- Assisting and learning from other departments throughout the entire internship.
- Being available for community appearances with or as the mascot.
Compensation:
- Unpaid internship (Candidates are required to work 25-40 hours per week for the 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
