Internship Overview: The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are offering an opportunity for current college students to gain real-world sports merchandise, retail, and e-commerce operations experience while playing a hands-on role in managing both the ballpark team store and the Battle Jacks online shop. This internship is designed for students interested in sports retail, branding, e-commerce execution, and customer experience who want ownership, responsibility, and exposure to both in-person and digital sales channels within a live sports environment.

About the Battle Creek Battle Jacks: The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a proud member of the Northwoods League, the premier collegiate summer baseball league in North America. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, the Battle Jacks operate like a professional minor league organization while maintaining a culture centered on teamwork, accountability, creativity, and community connection.

Our interns are essential members of our summer family. Merchandise interns play a key role in representing the Battle Jacks brand, managing retail operations, and helping fans proudly wear and support the team both at MCCU Field and online.

The Northwoods League features elite college players from across North America and operates at a professional level, using wooden bats, minor league-spec baseballs, overnight travel, and nightly games in front of thousands of fans.

Internship Dates

Start Date: On or around mid-May 2026
End Date: On or around mid-August 2026

Academic Qualifications

Declared major or minor in Sport Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or a related field
Other majors will be considered

Description of Responsibilities

Pre-Season Responsibilities

Coordinate with merchandise leadership on product orders and merchandise design concepts
Assist with inventory receiving, organization, and tracking for both in-stadium and online merchandise
Support setup, organization, and optimization of the Battle Jacks online team store, including product listings, descriptions, imagery, pricing, and sizing
Prepare merchandise areas for the season, including cleaning, setup, and stocking of items

Game Day Responsibilities

Operate merchandise stands during Battle Jacks home games
Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately and professionally
Assist with scheduling, oversight, and support of game-day merchandise staff
Maintain visual standards and organization of merchandise displays
Monitor online merchandise performance during home stands and assist with fulfillment coordination as needed
Complete end-of-homestand inventory reports and share with merchandise leadership

Post-Game Responsibilities

Assist with merchandise stand cleanup and organization
Secure merchandise inventory and storage following games
Support additional requests from front office or operations staff as needed

E-Commerce & Online Store Responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day execution of the Battle Jacks online team store
Maintain accurate product listings, inventory levels, and pricing
Assist with online order fulfillment, customer service follow-up, and issue resolution
Support promotional pushes tied to player announcements, theme nights, and special events
Track basic online sales performance and identify opportunities to improve product mix and presentation

Post-Season Responsibilities

Collect remaining merchandise and complete final inventory counts
Assist with cleaning and organizing merchandise storage areas

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Comfortable taking initiative and adapting in a fast-paced environment
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs
Previous cash handling or retail experience preferred but not required
Interest in e-commerce, online retail, or digital sales platforms
Familiarity with platforms such as Shopify, Square, or similar is a plus but not required
Comfort working across both physical retail and online sales channels

Additional Tasks May Include

Game day setup and breakdown
Hanging banners and signage
Assisting concessions or other departments as needed
Participating in in-stadium entertainment and promotions
Field pickup and post-game cleanup
Office and clubhouse organization
Fan interaction and engagement
Delivery receiving and inventory organization
Power washing and stadium recovery tasks
Food prep and player meal support
Special events and community activations
Merch modeling, sorting, and display setup
Creating or participating in promotional and social media content

Compensation: This internship is structured as an educational and professional development experience. There is no hourly wage associated with the position. The intern understands that compensation is provided in the form of hands-on experience, training, and exposure to the operations of a collegiate summer baseball organization.

Housing & Living Expenses: Housing is not provided, and interns are responsible for arranging their own summer living accommodations. There are a variety of housing options available in and around Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and greater Calhoun County during the summer. The organization will provide a monthly stipend up to $600 (based on skills and experience) to help offset living expenses such as food, gas, and housing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.