Stadium Operations Intern - Frederick Keys

Attain Sports
Frederick, MD
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for current university students who work with academic credit and have hands-on experience in facility maintenance and event coordination.

Best fit for

  • Current university students seeking academic credit in sports or facility management fields
    — “part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit”
  • Candidates with experience in small engine equipment operation and physical stamina for long shifts
    — “Safe operation of small engine equipment (leaf blower, string trimmers, etc.)”
  • Individuals interested in event planning and fan engagement within a stadium environment
    — “improve stadium experience in real-time based on feedback”

Things to consider

  • Availability for event nights, weekends, and holidays is a non-negotiable requirement
    — “Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required”
  • The role requires physical labor such as lifting 50 pounds and climbing ladders
    — “Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work on foot for long periods of time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with facility maintenance and event coordination in your resume
    — “Assist in facility preparation for home games and outside events”
  • Emphasize your capacity to shadow and learn from experienced operations staff
    — “Spend time shadowing and learning from top-tier operations and grounds staff”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with inventory management and vendor coordination
    — “submitting and organizing invoices, and reviewing outside vendors”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • gain real-world experience in stadium operations
  • work with experienced operations and grounds teams
  • build a professional network
Typical background
current university studentstudying sport management or facility management

Skills & requirements

Required

Facility ManagementEvent PlanningCustomer Service

Preferred

Small Engine OperationInventory Management

About the role

Original posting from Attain Sports via Greenhouse

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.

Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.

The Frederick Keys Stadium Operations Intern is a part-time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Stadium Operations Intern will be gaining real-world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to work with an experienced operations and grounds team, build a strong professional network, and maintain a top facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management, Facility Management, or similar fields.

Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Safe operation of small engine equipment (leaf blower, string trimmers, etc.)

Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work on foot for long periods of time

Organized individual who can complete tasks in a timely manner

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in facility preparation for home games and outside events, as assigned by Stadium Operations Manager

Aid in daily operation and maintenance of a 5,000-seat ballpark

Gain knowledge and familiarity in planning and executing events within our facility, general facility upkeep, and inventory or ordering of supplies

Work Frederick Keys home games as directed by the Stadium Operations Manager

Spend time shadowing and learning from top-tier operations and grounds staff, as directed by the Stadium Operations Manager. This includes, but is not limited to, inspections, submitting and organizing invoices, and reviewing outside vendors.

Assist with the set-up and break down of non-game events held at the stadium

Assist with the organization and inventory of operation storage spaces

Work with the operations team to ensure the ballpark is operating in a safe and efficient manner

Learn more about and assist with the seasonal preparation of Nymeo Field

All other duties assigned by Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager, Stadium Operations Manager, or General Manager of the Keys

GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare stadium for game day including, but not limited to, wiping down counter tops, checking fixtures for malfunctions, maintenance, and other duties as assigned

Assist with the set-up, take down, and operation of the fun zone, as required

Work with the marketing and sales teams to execute promotions

Engage with fans and improve stadium experience in real-time based on feedback

Work with the operations team to ensure the ballpark is operating in a safe and efficient manner

Assist with set-up and take-down of parking barriers as well as assist with parking needs, as required

Assist with organization and execution of Kids Run the Bases after every home game

Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. 

Source: Attain Sports careers (Greenhouse)

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