The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are seeking an Official Scorer & Scoreboard Operator to join our team as a 2026 intern!
Responsibilities Include:
- Acting as the Official Scorer for all Pistol Shrimp regular season and playoff home games digitally on PrestoSports, the official league stats platform.
- Includes free training seminar (required) on the PrestoSports scorekeeping platform
- Operating Stadium Scoreboard for all Pistol Shrimp regular season and playoff home games
- Communicating directly with umpires and coaches during games.
- Managing stadium stat boards, including lineups and standings.
- Performing stat corrections outside of gameday.
- Being an integral part of and working closely with the Pistol Shrimp Communication and Media Department, including the in-game emcee, play-by-play voice, color commentator, PA Announcer, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- Available for all Pistol Shrimp home games and potential home postseason games.
- Ability to take and achieve all directions from all Pistol Shrimp supervisors and directors, and work well with others.
- Ability to display a positive attitude and professional demeanor while representing Pistol Shrimp Baseball
- General knowledge and understanding of baseball, including rules, positions, and terminology.
- Previous experience with keeping a baseball scorebook
- Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving, and strong decision-making abilities
- Must be able to take direction and adjust quickly in fast-paced situations
Education and Experience:
- Applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited program at a College or University. Prior experience working with sports teams, at sports venues, is a plus, but not required. High school juniors and seniors may also be considered, depending on prior experience/involvement with school clubs and/or activities, work, internships, volunteer work, community associations, or other organizations.
Dates & Schedule:
- Expected Availability: May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026
- Orientation, Training, & Field Setup: May 18 - May 24
- Regular Season: May 25 - August 1
- Postseason: August 2 - August 7
- Packing & Cleaning: August 2 - August 7 or August 8 - August 14
Compensation & More Information:
- Compensation: $500 stipend for the summer. Class credit, if applicable.
- We encourage applicants to consult with their academic advisors to make sure their work experience is suitable for fulfilling degree requirements. This internship provides approximately 150 hours of experience during the summer.
- Please note: Housing is not provided. Applicants who do not reside locally will be expected to secure their own housing if selected.
- Location preference may be given to candidates located in or with confirmed housing within the Illinois Valley footprint or driving distance.
The Pistol Shrimp will begin the review of applications for this position on Monday, February 9, 2026.
About the Pistol Shrimp:
- The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are an amateur wood bat summer league baseball team, made up of top college players from around the country who aspire to a career in professional baseball!
- Established in 2019, the Pistol Shrimp are part of The Prospect League, a 20-team league that spans the Midwest from Iowa to Pennsylvania. The Pistol Shrimp are proud to call the Illinois Valley our home and play at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois.
- We would love to have you join our Prospect League Championship team that has accumulated awards for: Prospect League Social Media of the Year, On-Field Activity, Broadcaster, Staff Member, Specialty Jersey, and Theme Night of the Year, as well as numerous Prospect League Fan Awards!
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.
