What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations/Grounds position at Burlington Bees?
Job Description
The groundskeeping intern reports directly to the Head Groundskeeper. Successful interns will use their experience and knowledge to prepare and maintain a high quality, safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surface. They will prepare and present a pleasant, groomed stadium and grounds, which enhances our fans’ experience.
The groundskeeping intern reports directly to the Head Groundskeeper. Successful interns will use their experience and knowledge to prepare and maintain a high quality, safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surface. They will prepare and present a pleasant, groomed stadium and grounds, which enhances our fans’ experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist Head Groundskeeper in the following areas:
- Mowing
- Stadium and Grounds Landscaping Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Proper Storage of Supplies and Tools
- General Playing Field Maintenance
- Gameday Field Preparation
- In-game Field Maintenance
- Pre- and post-game stadium preparation
- In-game stadium maintenance
- Work in multiple areas; including but not limited to concessions, souvenirs, ticket operations,
50/50 sales, and on-field promotions as needed
- Help vendors and business guests set up, and supply needed item for their presentation
- Help organize and execute nightly promotions and theme nights.
- Help with the set-up and organization for game days and special events.
- Maintain direct communications with all gameday team members during games.
- Other tasks assigned by the Front Office Staff.
- Help other team members to create & maintain marketing efforts on some Social Media platforms
Start Date
Start in mid-May and end the first week of August (start and finish dates are flexible).
Hours
Full time. Non-game day during season 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, game days 8:30 AM through end of game or after event. Expect to work weekends and special events.
Compensation and Benefits
Your housing and all utilities are paid for. Housing is provided in Southeastern Community College’s Millennial Hall resident apartments. The apartment includes pass key security, full size kitchen, internet connection and cable readiness. These are two bedroom, four bed units. You may visit the residence here: Southeastern | Residence Halls (scciowa.edu)
The team provides a free meal each home game.
There is a $200 per month stipend.
You will be given membership to the local full-service YMCA. You may visit the YMCA here: Burlington Area YMCA – Building Better Communities (burlingtony.org)
Qualifications
Prefer a candidate who is pursuing a degree in a Turf Management, Sports Management or related field of study. We’re looking for talented, self-motivated individuals who want to apply their knowledge, passion, and skills to our efforts and have fun doing so.
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.
Qualifications
Prefer a candidate who is pursuing a degree in a Turf Management, Sports Management or related field of study. We’re looking for talented, self-motivated individuals who want to apply their knowledge, passion, and skills to our efforts and have fun doing so.
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.
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