Ballpark Operations Internship (Summer 2025)

The Minot Hot Tots & Minot Honeybees are offering internship opportunities for current college students with an interest in stadium operations to gain experience and knowledge in operation management, event management, food and beverage and hospitality. Minot Hot Tots internships provide students with immersive, hands-on-learning to help position them for a career in the sports, entertainment and event industry upon graduation. Who We Are The Minot Hot Tots began play in 2023. After a successful first two seasons, the Hot Tots are excited to continue to build on that success. The Hot Tots were the first team to sellout Corbett field since the 90s and hosted 11 sold out games in 2024. The Northwoods League (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 300 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL's 30-year history. In 2024, the Minot Honeybees, part of a first of its kind NWL summer collegiate softball league began play. The Honeybees were one of four inaugural teams to play at Corbett Field in 2024. All internships will have the unique opportunity to work with the Hot Tots and the Minot Honeybees softball team. The Internship Position As a Ballpark Operations you will help support our ballpark operations and events teams. We're looking for passionate, talented and positive people who strive for excellence, happiness and inspire the same in others. Each Ballpark Operations intern will be responsible for the oversight of specific concessions, hospitality locations and merchandise. You will help ensure all ballpark and event food and beverage operations are executed while providing the highest level of service to fans and staff. You'll work closely with the operations department and other internal teams to assist with ballpark and event operations. This includes but is not limited to food and beverage inventory, waste management, ballpark and event set-up, game day staff training, merchandise inventory and sales and serving as a Hot Tot representative at various promotions, events, Hot Tot games and outside events. Start Date: May 5, 2025 End Date: August 17, 2025 Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Sport Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Human Resources. Roles and Responsibilities Directly assist the Ballpark Operations Coordinator The majority of duties within this role are food and beverage and merchandise related Responsible for receiving, inventorying and organizing all food and beverage orders Food & beverage inventory & tracking for assigned areas Assist with food & beverage re-orders Food & beverage waste management & tracking Ensure food quality control Responsible for merchandise store set up, inventory and management Create marketing promotions for merchandise and food and beverage Hands on role with MINIMAL desk work Responsible for concession location oversight which includes but is not limited to set up and tear down, area cleanliness, staff training, stocking and restocking, etc. Assist with game day staff and concession employee management Assist with scheduling & payroll of concessions employees Assist with the quality control of ballpark cleaning and maintenance, including preemptive maintenance Represent the team at various Hot Tot Events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark General Team Responsibilities Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Minot Hot Tot & Minot Honeybees Home Games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays. The Hot Tots will host 36 home games, while Minot Honeybees will Host a maximum of 20 home games. Outside Event Availability: Expected to be available for select outside events including but not limited to 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. 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 ballpark clean-up after every home game this includes but is not limited to trash, bathrooms, etc. Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events and outside 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 front office staff Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Availability to work all home games, events and outside events Cash handling experience Customer service & management experience preferred Food experience preferred Previous internship or job in ballpark operations is a plus but not required Experience with power tools, and in different maintenance areas is a plus but not required Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs Strong verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Strong attention to detail 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 Ability to multi-task and handle responsibility Self- motivated and ability to take initiative Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively Uphold our core values: Best, Uplift, Nerve, Teamwork. 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: Ballpark Operations Coordinator Stipend: $500 monthly stipend Housing: Housing available upon request. Intern will be responsible for utilities. Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.