What are the responsibilities and job description for the Official Scorer & Ballpark Operations Intern position at Badlands Big Sticks?
Company Description
Badlands Big Sticks Baseball is a summer collegiate baseball team located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Founded in 2018, the team has been providing family-oriented entertainment with great baseball to Dickinson and the surrounding communities ever since.
In 2026, the Badlands Big Sticks will enter their 3rd season as members of the Northwoods League - a summer collegiate wood bat league founded in 1994 with 26 teams across seven states and one province, which has produced over 400 Major Leaguers in its 30-year history.
We are proud to represent the people of Western North Dakota and exemplify the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt.
Internship Information:
- Start Date: 2nd Week of May (TENTATIVE)
- End Date: 2nd Week of August (TENTATIVE)
- Housing provided
- Current enrollment in a college program is required
- Expected to be available for all Badlands Big Sticks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays
- Expected to be available during the entirety of games/events from report time through conclusion of responsibilities. Schedule will be dictated by supervisor and is subject to change daily
- Expected to be available on non-game days to attend meetings, work office hours, and complete responsibilities as assigned
- Must be able to aid in all areas of team operation including, but not limited to, ballpark set-up and tear-down on gamedays, pre and post-season cleaning and organization, acting as the mascot when needed, and taking out the trash
Responsibilities
- Use StatsUpdater (league software, experience not required) and the official league scoring playbook to score games accurately and timely (training provided).
- Assist in providing game stats for video production & record keeping purposes.
- Support broadcasters and staff with pregame and postgame interviews.
- Prepare and clean up home and away dugouts, including filling coolers and providing cups.
- Write starting lineups on lineup boards and erase at the end of each night.
- Create roster handouts for each series*.
- Assist with ballpark setup and tear down before and after games according to assigned task lists.
- Assist coaches, players, and staff with pre- and post-game needs (equipment, guest lists, etc.).
- Help manage and track team equipment inventory (balls, bats, uniforms, etc.).
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of baseball rules and scoring – preferably on the collegiate level.
- Attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Energetic, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to take on hands-on operational tasks around the ballpark.
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays during the season.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Credit
- College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned
Cover Letter/ Questions
- Please email cover letter, resume, and any questions to brandon@badlandsbigsticks.com
