Thank you for your interest in an internship with the ­­­­­­­­­­­Marion Baseball Team. It is our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the sports industry, beginning with Summer Collegiate Baseball.  We will also work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if necessary.  Our internships are a great learning opportunity where previous experience is not always necessary. We want you to play an essential role into bringing a new one-of-a-kind fan experience to Southern Illinois.

 

The Stadium Operations internship runs from mid-May to late August. The summer collegiate season officially begins in early June.  Qualifications are based on ability, desire, work ethic and a commitment to make the most of the experience.  Internships are geared to educate about the entire business of baseball.  

 

­­­­­Stadium Operations interns receive a TBD salary for the summer and are expected to maintain a very challenging schedule throughout the internship. Interns are expected to be at all home games as well as play key roles in executing special events taking place at Rent One Park.  Days off are granted throughout the season to help alleviate the challenging schedule. 

 

If a career in sports is what you desire, an internship with a sports team can be a great benefit.  Not only is it an important step professionally, but it’s also a great way to build relationships and network in a fun, fast paced and exciting environment.  Our hope is that our interns use their experience with the Marion Baseball Team to go on to bigger and better things internally, with another team, or in a desired field of interest. 

Job Duties:

-       Work with Operations Director to maintain field, bullpens, batting cages and all other related locations 

-       Work with food and beverage staff to assist in cleanliness of all points of sale 

-       Maintain the cleanliness of the ballpark after each home game/event 

-       Work with other interns to execute a schedule for maintaining areas of the ballpark such as bathrooms, concourse etc. and ensuring the completion of such tasks 

-       Handle and maintain the organization of all storage locations at the ballpark 

-       Assist in the improvement of enhancing ballpark elements prior to opening day (painting, setting up group areas, hanging signage etc.) 

-       Identify areas for ballpark improvement throughout the season and act upon this as a self starter 

-       Other duties assigned by the GM

Skills & Qualifications:

-       Experience in general maintenance with a good working knowledge of light tools.

-       Available to work a full schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

-       General Knowledge of Small Engine Repair preferred but not required

-       Previous experience in a similar environment

-       Dependable with reliable transportation

-       Must be able to lift over 50 lbs. and stand or walk for long periods of time in adverse weather including rain and heat  

-       Ability to work in tandem yet independently with the other ops assistants

-       This is a hands-on position, in both a supervisory and maintenance role

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.