2025 Stadium Operations Internship

About the Organization:

The Eau Claire Express begin their 20th year in the summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is comprised of teams of the top college players from across North America. Each team is operated similar to a professional minor league team, providing development opportunities to players, front office staff members, interns and coaches. The Express are operated similarly to other Northwoods League teams in that their players use wooden bats, experience long road trips and overnight stays and play nightly in front of thousands of fans. The Eau Claire Express play at Carson Park located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The duties of the Stadium Operations interns include any or all of the following:

• Assist the Director of Food and Beverage with ordering and inventory control of all concession food, beverage, and supplies
• Manage game-day staff at Carson Park
  • Assist with interviewing and hiring if needed
  • Supervise and delegate tasks during games
  • Schedule part-time staff for Express games and other events at the stadium
• Oversee setup of the stadium for Express games
  • Unlock all areas of the stadium
  • General cleanup if needed
  • Direct other interns on setup duties
• Supervision of fan deck
  • Direct fan deck food prep and bartending staff
  • Manage food prep and waste control
  • Ensure efficiency operation of fan deck operation
  • Maintain a high level of customer service
  • Stadium security
  • Cater to all groups in attendance
  • Monitor inventory levels of food and beverages and keep all items stocked
• Cleanliness of Carson Park
  • Regularly clean counters, floors, and equipment in main concession stand
  • Clean fan deck and maintain cleanliness throughout summer
  • Repair any equipment that is not functional or place service calls to vendors to repair
  • Ensure staff completes nightly checklist to minimize cleaning duties on "off days"
  • Ensure all areas of Carson Park are clean and organized between home games
  • Receive, rotate and put away all deliveries at the park
• Serve as on-site manager of stadium for non-Express events
  • Unlock all necessary stadium areas for events
  • Supervise and work in concession stand during events
  • Lock up stadium at the completion of events
• Maintain a strong relationship with all vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to move and lift various products that weigh up to 160.5lbs
• Experience with grills, fryers, and coolers is preferred, but not required
• Ability to problem solve and manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment

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.

Job Questions:

1. What interest you about managing a minor league sports venue?
2. Would you be open to being the mascot if asked?