Ballpark Operations Internship; Housing

Position: 2026 Ballpark Operations Internship (Free Housing)
The Bismarck Larks are offering internship opportunities for current college students with an interest in stadium operations to gain experience and knowledge in operation management, event management, food and beverage and hospitality. Bismarck Larks internships provide students with immersive, hands-on-learning to help position them for a career in the sports, entertainment and event industry upon graduation.

Who We Are

The Bismarck Larks joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2017. The NWL is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 25 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind. The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. More than 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL's 31-year history.

The Bismarck Larks became the first team in NWL history to win NWL Organization of the Year in back-to-back seasons (2017 & 2018). The Larks sold out 27 of 36 home games in 2017 (75%) and continued their success in 2018 selling out 30 of 36 home games with an average overall attendance of more than 68,000 fans.

In 2020, the Larks became the first sports team in the country to play safely with fans in the stands during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the Larks sold out 92% of every ticket and were named one of the top 30 employers in sports by Front Office Sports in the company of the Denver Broncos and Savannah Bananas.

In 2023, the Larks were viral for rebranding to the Missouri River Motorboaters, hosted the NWL All-Star Game aired on ESPNU, aired two games on NBC - North Dakota, debuted the NWL's biggest video board, and hosted fans from 33 different states.

The Larks are committed to their mission of using FUN to make a difference in the lives of our community, employees, players, and interns.

The Internship Position

The Bismarck Larks are looking for Ballpark Operations interns to join their team in Bismarck, North Dakota for the 2026 season. As a Ballpark Operations you will help support our ballpark operations and events teams. We're looking for passionate, talented and positive people who strive for excellence, happiness and inspire the same in others.

Each Ballpark Operations intern will be responsible for the oversight of specific concessions locations. You will help ensure all ballpark, event and food and beverage operations are executed while providing the highest level of service to fans and staff.

You'll work closely with the operations department and other internal teams to assist with ballpark and event operations. This includes but is not limited to food and beverage inventory, waste management, ballpark and event set-up, game day staff training, and serving as a Larks representative at various promotions, events, Larks games and Funatix events.

Start Date: May 4th, 2026

End Date: August 15th, 2026

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Sport Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Human Resources.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Directly assist the Ballpark Operations Management Team
• Responsible for receiving, inventorying and organizing all food and beverage orders
• Food & beverage inventory & tracking for assigned areas
• Assist with food & beverage re-orders
• Food & beverage waste management & tracking
• Ensure food quality control
• Hands on role with MINIMAL desk work
• Responsible for concession location oversight which includes but is not limited to set up and tear down, area cleanliness, staff training, stocking and restocking, etc.
• Assist with game day staff and concession employee management
• Assist with the quality control of ballpark cleaning and maintenance, including preemptive maintenance
• Represent the team at various Larks and Funatix Events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team
• Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark
• Coordinate operations for team retail store and ecommerce store

General Team Responsibilities

• Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Bismarck Larks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays.
• Funatix Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Funatix Events including but not limited to the Mandan Rodeo Days, company picnics, festivals, etc. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
• Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. The schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
• Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
• Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
• Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and…