Stadium Operations Intern 2026

Internship Objective :

The Kalamazoo Growlers 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 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 11th)

End Date : On or near the end of summer (August 22rd)

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 :

Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to :

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

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.