Baseball Field Operations Intern: Hands-On Grounds & Maintenance

Indianpapolis Indians; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Indians is seeking an intern to provide high-level support for the Field Operations Department in Indianapolis, IN. The internship runs March 1, 2027 to October 29, 2027, with 40+ hours per week including home games and public events.

Starting pay is $12 per hour. Duties include assisting daily operations, clay and turf work, irrigation, equipment maintenance, and event support. Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a two- or four-year college program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two- or four-year college program.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily aspects of the Field Operations.
• Clay work including infield skin, mounds, home plates, and warning track.
• Turf work including fertilizer and pesticide application, mowing, and edging.
• All cultural practices – mowing, aerification, irrigation, topdressing, slicing, deep tine, etc.
• Basic equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation scheduling and repair.
• Wear management.
• Tarp handling and weather situations.
• Assist with all extra events which may include baseball events, softball games, football, corporate events, and concerts.
• Inventory management.
• Outside landscaping and irrigation repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Self-motivated

Baseball field maintenance

Education

Two- or four-year college program

Job description

Indianapolis Indians is seeking an intern to provide high-level support for the Field Operations Department in Indianapolis, IN. The internship runs March 1, 2027 to October 29, 2027, with 40+ hours per week including home games and public events.

Starting pay is $12 per hour. Duties include assisting daily operations, clay and turf work, irrigation, equipment maintenance, and event support. Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a two- or four-year college program.