Job Title:Stadium Operations AssistantStatus:Internship Reports To:Director of Stadium OperationsFLSA:Exempt Department: Stadium OperationsEffective: February 2025Job Summary:Provide high level of support for the stadium operations director and others in the operations department. Assist with facilities and grounds departments. Essential Functions:
- Prepare the stadium for every Indians home game and all private and public events held at Victory Field. Duties may include set up and tear down of gates, replenish inventory, set up carnival games, prepare assets needed for sponsorship activations and promotions, cleaning and setting up other areas as needed.
- Support clubhouse operations, including taking items to seamstress, jersey inventory, keeping nameplates up to date, ordering food and drinks, assisting with loading and unloading of team buses.
- Assist with locking up and securing the facility daily
- Assist other departments with receiving and organizing their promotional and sponsorship materials
- Responsible for the cleanliness and inventory management of the internal and external areas of the stadium. Including: concourse, restrooms, premium areas, parking lot, and all areas that encompass Victory Field.
- Assist with supervising third-party contractors around the stadium, including security, parking and cleaning companies.
- Assist with the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and daily management of game day employees.
Other Duties:
- Assist field operations with field maintenance - pulling tarp, clearing fireworks, etc.
- Assist marketing department with distributing materials around the community as needed
- Represent the Indians at various community outreach events.
- Work shifts at the box office & front desk throughout the season as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Currently enrolled in a college/university or obtained a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Previous experience in a sports environment strongly preferred.Skills & Abilities:
- Honesty and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to work up to 14 hours per day, up to 100 hours per week (in-season).
Dates:February 3, 2025- October 31, 2025Hours:40+ hours per week in addition to all home gamesCompensation: Competitive monthly stipendAbout the Indianapolis IndiansThe Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of CommerceEqual Opportunity Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Questions:
Would you be available to start full time by February 3rd?