Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Wisconsin
- Internship
Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. It is our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the baseball industry, beginning with Minor League 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.
Timber Rattlers seasonal internships typically start during the spring semester and extend through the end of the season (late August to early September). 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 Minor League Baseball.
Timber Rattler interns receive a salary of $1200/month 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 Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Comp time can be earned 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. Past interns have used their experience with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to go on to bigger and better things internally, with another team or in a desired field of interest.
STADIUM OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP
The Timber Rattlers Operations Department ensures that Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium is maintained in good working order.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean and safe facility for everyone that enters the complex.
- Assist the cleaning crew/setup staff before and after games and special events.
Perform general stadium upkeep tasks including, but not limited to:
- Routine organization of storage areas.
- Pressure washing seating bowl.
- Upkeep of outside landscape and common areas.
- Stadium seating repair/upkeep.
- Perform General Maintenance tasks:
- Electrical, plumbing, painting, cleaning, etc.
- Maintain appropriate cleaning and supply levels.
Game day preparations:
- Water coolers to dugouts and bullpens
- Pickup player/staff meals
- Prepare main gate area
- Setup of parking entrance/exit, barricades and other parking duties including money taking, parking ticket scanning, directing traffic in and out, etc.
- Assist the security staff with the execution of special events including high school baseball games, charity events, concerts, etc.
- Assist grounds crew when needed.
- Operating pitch timer and scoreboard during games.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in unsupervised settings.
- Experience working with basic hand and power tools a plus.
- Ability to use a backpack blower for multiple hours.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Experience with proper phone etiquette and fan interaction.
Aside from the above stated duties, interns will be required to attend staff meetings as needed and assist the front office staff whenever needed. Other duties could include distribution of giveaways / programs / exit greeting items, pulling tarp, delivering, and picking up mail, assisting with special events, customer service, answering phones, general office duties, and, if needed, playing the role of mascot.
Start Date: Spring 2025
Salary: $1,200/month
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.
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