What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veeck Game Day Operations Fellowship position at Bethesda Big Train?
Bill and Mike Veeck Baseball Operations Fellowships
Bill and Mike Veeck are legends in the baseball world for the development of fan-friendly entertainment and strategies for getting fans to stadiums. Their philosophy has inspired the Big Train since our founding. As a result, we could think of no greater honor than to name our game night operations internship program after Mike who generously agreed. Veeck Fellows assist in game night operations at each Big Train home game and serve as the behind-the-scenes Leaders, marketing, promotion, sales, and community outreach. See below for more details about the Veeck fellowship program
GAME DAY OPERATIONS FELLOWSHIPS
The Bethesda Big Train is seeking college and graduate school students to serve as game day operations interns for the summer 2027 season. Interns may rotate between several different roles on game days, including ticketing, concessions operations, and merchandise sales, while also representing the organization in other roles at various community events. Ability to problem-solve is highly prized. This internship is designed to give students real-life sport industry experience including event promotion, customer service, marketing, and sales. Ideal candidates are outgoing, self-starting, hard-working and are willing to work in a variety of capacities.
Interning with Big Train offers educational and networking opportunities, and course credit is available for college students.
Qualifications:
College or graduate student
Ability to work night and weekend events in June and Juy
Outgoing and willing to engage in conversation with strangers
Customer service background preferred
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Attend all Big Train home games
Serve as ticket, merchandise or concessions salesperson during home games
Greet each fan with a friendly, positive demeanor
Attend and assist in the execution of team events and promotions in the community
Develop an idea for and execute one or two theme nights during the season, including writing the game night script, planning pre-game and on-field activities, a custom playlist, and anything else necessary for the theme's successful execution
Assist full-time Big Train staff with set-up and post-game procedures and any other duties as assigned
The internship includes payment to help off set expenses.
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to salcolangelo@hotmail.com with the subject “Big Train Game Day Operations Internship.”
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.