Badlands Big Sticks

Badlands Big Sticks

Ticket Sales Intern & Baseball Operations Assistant

Badlands Big Sticks - Intern
Dickinson ยท ND
Marketing: Ticket Marketing
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 2024, the Badlands Big Sticks will become 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 300 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: May 13, 2024 (Subject to change pending schedule release)
  • End Date: August 16, 2024 (Subject to change depending upon postseason play)
  • 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

Role Responsibilities
  • Supervise ticket sales and systems, along with gate employees for all 36 home games
  • Oversee single game ticket sales, season ticket sales, group ticket sales, and ticket packages
  • Troubleshoot ticket system
  • Create programs for each home series
  • Manage the inventory and sales for the ballpark team store, "Teddy's Trading Post"
  • Work with Marketing in order to institute ticket selling initiatives
  • Act as primary pitch clock operator and backup scorekeeper
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
  • Previous sales and/or sports experience preferred
  • Knowledge of baseball statistics and pitch clock operation required
  • Technical experience needed to troubleshoot ticket and point of sale systems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high-performing team
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to help others

Credit
  • College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned

Cover Letter/ Questions

Job Questions:

  1. Do you have experience in baseball/softball scorekeeping?

  2. Do you have a basic understanding of baseball's pitch clock?