Fan Engagement

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
• Applicant must be able to have their own vehicle/means of transportation during the duration of the internship
• 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

• Serve as a backup camera operator when needed (training provided)
• Assist in coordinating and executing events sponsored or attended by the organization
• Organize and oversee game day activities, theme nights, and sponsor promotions
• Manage and track inventory supplies for games and promotions
• Host on-field promotions and fan engagement activities in front of 500-1,200 fans each game
• Assist with coordination of pregame on-field activities
• Contribute to writing the game script used by the PA announcer and staff
• Brainstorm and implement new in-game promotion ideas to increase fan involvement and reduce repetition
• Lead fan engagement opportunities such as community events, birthday parties, or special group outings
• Draft press releases and assist with media communications as needed
• Create graphics using Canva and support social media post creation
• Write and submit the Dickinson Press Bulletin release on deadline
• Assist with ballpark setup and teardown according to the task list
• Support operations and merchandise with tasks when needed

Qualifications

• Person must be high-motor and energy
• Comfortability with speaking on a microphone in front of 500-1500 fans
• Ability to stay organized
• Passion for entertainment and sports
• Work well with others and great communication skills
• Strong writing skills is a plus
• Experience with Canva, Capcut, and social media
• 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

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