Fall Tournament Operations Intern

Ripken Baseball•Pigeon Forge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a successful Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with operations during our fall weekend events at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is a paid Internship, while also being able to earn college credit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or working towards Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Team player who is willing and able to listen and learn
Ability and commitment to work long hours, including weekends, depending on business needs

Responsibilities

Work directly under the Event Coordinator in assisting him/her with rosters, welcome packets, and paperwork before each tournament
Serve as a tournament official, maintaining a working knowledge of rules and procedures, announcing games and operating scoreboards
Serve as a customer service representative to the coaches. Answer questions as they pertain to their tournament
Work directly with front office personnel to successfully execute all tournaments
Perform basic grounds crew duties such as field work and filling water coolers
Execute basic cleaning duties which include but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, cleaning & stocking restrooms, cleaning windows and picking up trash
Assist Concessions and Retail Managers as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cashier, grill, restocking retail floor
Always convey and maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary external and internal customer service
Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Ripken name and brand
Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants