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Internship Objective: The Kalamazoo Growlers and Battle Creek Battle Jacks are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world Stadium Operations experience to position themselves for a career in the sports industry upon graduation. About the Organizations: The Kalamazoo Growlers are a 2014 Northwoods League expansion team, 2022 and 2024 Northwoods League Championship team, and have become one of the most premier sports and entertainment companies in the Nation, winning organization of the year in 2016, 2020, 2022 and 2024. The Growlers continue the rich history of baseball in Kalamazoo, carrying on the tradition of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks and Kalamazoo Kings. Homer Stryker Field, a 3,000-seat park located in Kalamazoo's Mayors Riverfront Park is the home field of the Growlers. The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a foundational organization in the prestigious Northwoods League. The Battle Jacks, 2011 Summer Collegiate World Series Champions, play at historic C.O. Brown Stadium, a 2,000-seat facility located in the heart of Battle Creek, Michigan. The Northwoods League is a summer baseball league comprised of teams of the top college players from across North America. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any Summer Collegiate Baseball League in North America. Each team is operated similar to a professional minor league team, providing players an opportunity to play under the same conditions using wooden bats, minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips, and playing nightly before thousands of fans. Start Date : On or near the start of summer (May 12th) End Date : On or near the end of summer (August 23rd) Academic Qualifications: Declared major or minor in Sport Management or General Management (Other majors will be considered including, but not limited to: Marketing, Food Management, and Business) Description of Responsibilities: Each Assistant Director of Stadium Operations will be responsible for the oversight of specific concessions locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Concessions location oversight Assist with Game Day Staff / Concession Employee Management Food & beverage inventory & tracking for assigned areas Assist with food & beverage re-orders Assist with scheduling & payroll of concessions employees Food & beverage waste management & tracking Ensure food quality control Assist with the quality control of ballpark cleaning and maintenance, including preemptive maintenance Stadium Cleanliness and Upkeep supervision Desired Skills and Qualifications: Availability to work all games and events Must be a team player with strong leadership skills Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive "can-do" attitude Previous internship or job in ballpark operations is a plus but not required Cash handling experience preferred Customer Service & Management experience preferred Food experience preferred Ability to multi-task and handle responsibility Self- motivated and ability to take initiative Skills with various power tools, and in different maintenance areas is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 50 lbs. Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to: Picking up and removing trash Hanging ballpark banners Working concessions outlet as needed Participating in in stadium entertainment Playing Field pick up Office & Clubhouse clean up / organization Fan interaction & engagement Gameday set up Delivery receiving Power washing or other stadium recovery activities Food prep Intern Olympic competitions Working special events Working Battle Creek / Kalamazoo Games Player Food delivery / pickup Merch modeling, sorting, displaying Create / participate in promotional videos Community gorilla marketing campaigns No Compensation. The extent to which the Intern and the Company clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. The Intern understands that they are not entitled to wages for their time spent in the internship. The intern agrees that he/she will be compensated in knowledge, education, and experience as consideration for the duties/responsibilities that he/she will undertake during the duration of this agreement. Housing & Living Expenses: Housing is not provided, intern is responsible for coordinating summer arrangements. There are an abundance of housing options in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek during the summer. Company will provide $600 monthly stipend to assist in covering living expenses such as food, gas and housing. Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective available Team Locations: Kalamazoo Growlers: Homer Stryker Field Battle Creek Battle Jacks: C.O. Brown Stadium 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. AEG

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