What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Stadium Operations position at Columbus Clingstones?
Stadium Operations Intern
Reports To: Director, Stadium Operations
Hours of Work / Contract Type: Seasonal Internship, paid hourly
Location: Columbus, GA - Synovus Park
Hours of Work / Contract Type: Seasonal Internship, paid hourly
Location: Columbus, GA - Synovus Park
About the Columbus Clingstones:
The Columbus Clingstones, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, debuted at Synovus Park in April 2025. Playing at the renovated historic Golden Park, the Clingstones aim to combine thrilling baseball action with a vibrant and family-friendly fan experience. As a new cornerstone of the Columbus sports scene, the Clingstones are dedicated to fostering community engagement and developing future Major League talent. The Columbus Clingstones are a proud member club of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH). DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through best practices, professional management, innovation, and investment.
Position Overview:
This internship provides hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a Minor League Baseball club, offering valuable insight into the sports industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience in stadium management, event setup, and facility operations, learning what it takes to run a ballpark smoothly.
Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including signage, seating, and vendor areas.
• Learn to coordinate with maintenance and janitorial crews to ensure stadium readiness.
• Support game-day operations such as parking, security coordination, and crowd flow.
• Help track inventory and supplies for events and maintenance.
• Gain exposure to safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Participate in meetings with stadium operations leadership to learn scheduling and logistics.
• Assist in creating a clean, safe, and fan-friendly ballpark environment.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Willingness to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in Facility Management, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Interest in event management or stadium operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including signage, seating, and vendor areas.
• Learn to coordinate with maintenance and janitorial crews to ensure stadium readiness.
• Support game-day operations such as parking, security coordination, and crowd flow.
• Help track inventory and supplies for events and maintenance.
• Gain exposure to safety protocols and compliance standards.
• Participate in meetings with stadium operations leadership to learn scheduling and logistics.
• Assist in creating a clean, safe, and fan-friendly ballpark environment.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Willingness to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in Facility Management, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Interest in event management or stadium operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required.
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.