Little League® International of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified student to join Little League’s Emergency Management efforts for the summer of 2026 at our headquarters location. The internship will run from approximately the end of May to the end of August and is subject to availability as candidates must be available to work during the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series in August. The hours typically follow normal business hours, Monday – Friday and earns $18 per hour for up to 35 hours per week.
Acceptance into the internship is contingent on all applicable background checks. The preferred area of study is Emergency Management program or related field of study.
ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 80+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGMENT INTERN AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
Our internship program provides a hands-on learning experience with one of the world’s most visible youth sports organizations and sporting events. It provides the opportunity to assist with maintaining all physical and electronic security equipment and operations in preparation of and during an international sporting event to ensure the safety and security of personnel, facilities, and assets at the Little League International Complex and during the Little League World Series (LLWS) and other daily tasks as assigned.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Assist with printing badges/credentials utilized by the electronic security equipment. Preprint credentials for the LLWS and maintain them in an organized manner.
- Assist with preparing training materials and setting up the venue for safety/security training sessions.
- Assist with printing and maintaining records of annual training certifications. Provide training certificates to HR for maintaining in staff personnel files.
- Assist the Safety and Security Coordinator and Director of Security in the coordination of Security/Event Staff and operations during LLWS to include recruiting, hiring, badging, onboarding, and scheduling.
- When requested, contact past, current, and potential Event/Security Staff employees.
- Assist with maintaining/ordering supplies required for the LLBWS to include uniforms, office supplies and badging supplies.
- Assist with preparing for the pre-event staff orientation to ensure sufficient uniform supplies are prepared ahead of the meeting to be issued. Coordinate an organized/effective process to check in all event staff and issue the equipment.
- Daily use of the following computer programs: LL Data Center, LL Volunteer Management System, and the LL Background Check Review Program.
- Open, record, organize, and prioritize large volumes of mail and other correspondence.
- General administrative and clerical duties in support of the Safety and Security Coordinator and Director of Security.
- Manage confidential information, maintaining strict confidentiality of highly sensitive legal, financial, and personal information.
- Availability from late May to end of August. Candidates must be available for the entirety of August, including some evening and weekend work during the Little League World Series. Please be prepared to share your approximate return to school date if selected for an interview.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Safety and Security Coordinator or the Director of Security.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGMENT INTERN:
- Education requirement: Junior or Senior level student enrolled in an Emergency Management or Homeland Security program.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A positive attitude
- A sense of urgency to complete tasks by deadlines.
- Strong organizational, and proficient computer skills, especially MS Office.
- Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, volunteers, and the Public.
- Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to assist in the research and develop of emergency plans and projects and follow emergency preparedness plans.
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.
Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome underrepresented minorities to apply!
