Event and Operations Internship (Summer 2025) Sioux Falls Canaries

Full-Time Event and Operations Internship 

The Sioux Falls Canaries are offering a full-time internship for motivated students eager to gain hands-on experience in independent baseball. This unique opportunity allows you to work behind the scenes with a professional sports organization with the American Association of Professional Baseball, an MLB partner league. Throughout this seasonal, full-time position you'll support our mission to provide a first-class experience and deliver exceptional guest service. 

Position Summary: 

As the Events and Operations Intern, you'll immerse yourself in a dynamic summer with the Sioux Falls Canaries, acquiring valuable behind-the-scenes experience in professional baseball operations. This role involves hands-on responsibilities in preparing for home game series, managing stadium and game day operations, and more. You will also lead part-time interns and ushers throughout the season. This internship requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week in the office and participation in all 50 home games and assigned non-baseball events. This is a full-time, paid position beginning May 5th until the end of the Canaries season (mid-September) and will report to the Director of Game Experience and Internal Media Relations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in implementing pre-game, in-game, and post-game on-field promotions. 

• Coordinate the game script and help create engaging on-field promotions. 

• Assist in designing promotional jerseys and research family-friendly content for promotional nights. 

• Organize all promotional items and props before each game.

• Develop and implement props for theme nights. 

• Lead and schedule part-time interns and ushers during games.

• Conduct pre-game meetings and answer questions from game-day interns. 

• Facilitate post-game meetings and assist with cleanup. 

• Support the game host during events and fill on-field activities with personnel. 

• Enhance the game day experience for all fans and represent the Canaries brand at various events. 

• Assist with dispersing marketing materials throughout Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. 

• Assist with community events, player and mascot appearances, and other stadium and baseball operations as needed. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Enthusiastic, positive attitude with a strong desire to succeed. 

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

• Availability for all Canaries home games, including extended hours on weeknights and weekends. • Ability to thrive in a team environment. 

• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills. 

• Some heavy lifting may be required. 

• Comfortable interacting with large crowds. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 

Application Process: To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the internship and the unique qualities you bring to the Sioux Falls Canaries to ali@sfcanaries.com. Priority preference will be given to applicants who apply before December 20, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All applicants will receive confirmation of their submission. 

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In 2021, Sioux Falls was named the best city in the country for young professionals by SmartAsset. We ranked number 1 out of 150 of the largest cities based on affordability, workforce demographics, and entertainment options. Since 2017, when the study first came out, we have been ranked in the top five with four of those years ranked number one.

The Sioux Falls Development Foundation has many programs for talent and workforce that include INTERN Sioux Falls, Talent Thursdays, Talent Tours, etc. that can help further your career. There are many housing resources for interns as well as the Young Professional Network that provides community engagement opportunities.

Reach out to Riley Johnson, Talent Recruitment Coordinator, at rileyj@siouxfalls.com to learn more about internship opportunities and living and working in Sioux Falls.