The Bismarck Larks are offering Food & Beverage Internship opportunities for current college students with an interest in food and beverage management, hospitality, and event operations. This internship provides students with immersive, hands-on learning in various aspects of food and beverage service within a live sports and entertainment environment. Interns will gain real-world experience in concessions management, inventory control, vendor relations, customer service, and event-day operations — all key components of a successful career in the food and beverage or sports hospitality industry. Bismarck Larks internships are designed to prepare students for careers in the sports, entertainment, hospitality, and event industries upon graduation.
Who We Are
The Bismarck Larks joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2017. The NWL is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 25 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind. The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. More than 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL’s 31-year history.
The Bismarck Larks became the first team in NWL history to win NWL Organization of the Year in back-to-back seasons (2017 & 2018). The Larks sold out 27 of 36 home games in 2017 (75%) and continued their success in 2018 selling out 30 of 36 home games with an average overall attendance of more than 68,000 fans.
In 2020, the Larks became the first sports team in the country to play safely with fans in the stands during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Larks sold out 92% of every ticket and were named one of the top 30 employers in sports by Front Office Sports in the company of the Denver Broncos and Savannah Bananas.
In 2023, the Larks were viral for rebranding to the Missouri River Motorboaters, hosted the NWL All-Star Game aired on ESPNU, aired two games on NBC - North Dakota, debuted the NWL’s biggest videoboard, and hosted fans from 33 different states.
The Larks are committed to their mission of using FUN to make a difference in the lives of our community, employees, players, and interns.
The Bismarck Larks are looking for a Food & Beverage Intern to join their team in Bismarck, North Dakota for the 2026 season. As a Food & Beverage Intern, you will be directly involved in the planning, coordination, and execution of all food and beverage operations during Larks games and special events. This includes supporting concession stands, hospitality areas, vendor management, and ensuring a high-quality fan experience through efficient and friendly service.
Food & Beverage Interns will play a key role in managing inventory, assisting with pre-game setup and post-game breakdown, and helping lead a team of seasonal staff or volunteers. Interns may also serve as a Larks representative at various promotions, community events, and Funatix events throughout the season.
This hands-on internship is ideal for students interested in hospitality management, sports and event operations, or food service leadership.
Start Date: May 4th, 2026
End Date: August 15th, 2026
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management, and Sports Management.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Directly assist the Food & Beverage Management Team in day-to-day ballpark F&B operations
- Receive, inventory, and organize all incoming food and beverage shipments
- Track inventory levels, usage, and restocking needs for designated concession and hospitality areas
- Assist in placing and managing food and beverage re-orders with vendors and suppliers
- Monitor and record food and beverage waste to help improve cost efficiency and sustainability
- Support food quality control efforts by ensuring proper food handling, storage, and presentation standards are met
- Actively participate in game-day operations with a hands-on role and minimal desk work
- Oversee assigned concession stand(s), including setup, teardown, cleanliness, restocking, and area functionality
- Assist in managing and training seasonal game-day concession staff to ensure excellent service and product knowledge
- Help enforce ballpark cleanliness and sanitation standards in F&B areas, and report/prevent maintenance issues
- Represent the Bismarck Larks at team and community events, including Funatix Events, to support F&B services as needed
- Interact with fans in concession and hospitality areas to promote a positive guest experience
- Collaborate with the team retail staff on product placement, food merchandise tie-ins, and ecommerce fulfillment related to concessions or branded snacks/beverages
General Team Responsibilities
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Bismarck Larks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays.
- Funatix Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Funatix Events including but not limited to the Mandan Rodeo Days, company picnics, festivals, etc. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. The schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
- Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
- Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
- Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
- Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events and Funatix Events
- Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
- Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
- Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
- All other duties as assigned by Larks front office staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Availability to work all home games, events and Funatix Events
- Cash handling experience
- Customer service & management experience preferred
- Food preparation, concessions, or kitchen experience is a plus
- Previous internship or job in ballpark operations is a plus but not required
- Previous experience in food & beverage operations at a ballpark, stadium, or live event venue is beneficial but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
- Physically capable of lifting and transporting heavy items, including kegs, weighing between 50 and 160 pounds, while working extended shifts of up to 14 hours.
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure in a live event environment
- Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
- Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
- Uphold our core values: Experience Obsessed, Positive Energy, Innovating Constantly, and Community Rooted. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.
- Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.
Reports To: Food and Beverage Manager
Stipend & Housing: While this is an unpaid internship, the Larks offer a stipend to assist with living expenses, including housing, transportation, and meals. The organization provides two housing options designed to accommodate both local interns and those relocating to Bismarck for the duration of the internship.
Option 1-
Stipend-$1000/Month
Housing-Not Provided. Intern is responsible for providing their own housing.
Option 2-
Stipend-$500/Month
Housing: Housing is provided by the organization. If a security deposit or utility expenses are required, they will be the responsibility of the intern.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
