Company Description
Badlands Big Sticks Baseball is a summer collegiate baseball team located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Founded in 2018, the team has been providing family-oriented entertainment with great baseball to Dickinson and the surrounding communities ever since.
In 2026, the Badlands Big Sticks will enter their 3rd season as members of the Northwoods League - a summer collegiate wood bat league founded in 1994 with 26+ teams across seven states and one province, which has produced over 400 Major Leaguers in its 30-year history.
We are proud to represent the people of Western North Dakota and exemplify the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt.
Internship Information:
- Start Date: 2nd Week of May (TENTATIVE)
- End Date: 2nd Week of August (TENTATIVE)
- Housing provided
- Current enrollment in a college program is required
- Expected to be available for all Badlands Big Sticks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays
- Expected to be available during the entirety of games/events from report time through conclusion of responsibilities. Schedule will be dictated by supervisor and is subject to change daily
- Expected to be available on non-game days to attend meetings, work office hours, and complete responsibilities as assigned
- Must be able to aid in all areas of team operation including, but not limited to, ballpark set-up and tear-down on gamedays, pre and post-season cleaning and organization, acting as the mascot when needed, and taking out the trash
Responsibilities
- Manage Synergy equipment & upload data/film (training provided)
- Serve as the backup official scorer in case of absence
- Prepare and clean up home and away dugouts, including filling coolers and providing cups
- Lead and delegate tasks to staff and interns during games
- Lead and delegate setup and teardown of the ballpark for each game according to the task list
- Assist with coach, player, and team needs before, during, and after games (e.g., equipment needs, guest list)
- Monitor kiosk & cooler inventory and keep items properly stocked
- Lead the effort in setting up and keeping the inflatables in good condition (bounce houses, Big Teddy)
- Serve as a “floater” during games, addressing needs and issues as they arise
- Help maintain Beer Garden needs during games (priority)
- Monitor Teddy’s status and assist as needed
- Manage team equipment inventory (balls, bats, uniforms, etc.)
Qualifications
· Ability to delegate tasks and run a small task squad
· Able to adapt to last-minute changes and challenges
· Willingness to learn other positions to serve as a backup (camera directing, operating – training provided)
· Strong communication skills
· Quick and critical thinking skills
· Ability to lift 50+ pounds
· Great organizational skills
· Willingness to be on-call and “right-hand-man” mindset
· People person – able to motivate and lift spirits of others
· Willingness to learn all processes and teach to others
Credit
- College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned
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