What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stadium Operations Intern position at Lake County Captains?
Title: Stadium Operations Intern
Position in the corporate structure: The Stadium Operations Intern will report to the Stadium Operations Manager.
Stadium Duties:
Assist the Stadium Operations Manager with the following:
- All in-stadium operations including cleaning, construction, upkeep, and general maintenance to ensure the facility is in the best possible condition for every event held on the premises.
- All in-stadium activities about preparation for Captains games and other events. This includes: picnic table set-up for groups, garbage can placement, concourse table set-up, and ensuring the stadium is clean before gates open.
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring all in-stadium signage, including a daily walk-through to ensure all signs are hanging properly and that all flags are flying properly and not ripped or caught on barriers.
- Assist in maintaining the security of the facility, including routine security checks, and routine checks of all suites and clubhouses to ensure lights are turned off and proper temperature is set depending on the weather.
- Assist in the maintenance of the inflatable games and accompanying equipment throughout the year, including general upkeep of the equipment to ensure it is in the best possible shape for presentation and transporting the equipment to and from off-site events, as needed.
- Assist in the direct supervision of all stadium seasonal non-concessions staff including working with local Unions to ensure full compliance with employment contracts.
- Perform other duties as determined by the General Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Strong interest in earning entry into the sports industry with a focus on Facility Operations.
- Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to work with your hands and in adverse weather conditions.
- The ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Possess strong time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours throughout the entire season for not only baseball games but also outside events.
- Strong desire and pride in the workplace and its overall operation to make it the best in sports.
- Possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
- Possess experience in general maintenance with a basic knowledge of basic tools.
- Ability to conduct self professionally both in personal appearance and attitude.
- The ability to have fun while performing any task.
- Be a leader in customer service.
Compensation:
The Operations Internship is a full-time, seasonal position within the Lake County Captains organization from approximately April – September 2023 and the successful candidate will receive college credit, if needed, for his or her efforts. The candidate will be paid a monthly stipend while he/she is employed by the Captains.
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.