Baseball Operations Internship

Unrivaled Sports; Diamond (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Nation in Flemington, NJ is offering a Baseball Operations Intern program for Summer 2026. You will assist with planning, preparation, and execution of tournaments and event operations, supporting staff and coaches, ensuring a high-quality participant experience.

The internship may qualify for college credits per your school agreement. The role provides exposure to event management, scoreboard operations, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with children
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills
• Strong initiative and high energy
• Excellent time-management skills
• Interest in sports industry
• Ability to work in person in Flemington, NJ

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of all programming at a world-class facility
• Learn The Ripken Way from team members
• Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for event participants and act as a positive role model
• Assist in coordinating operations of other programming for Diamond Nation
• Gain knowledge in management and coaching while supporting facility operations
• Run the scoreboard and relay messages to the Tournament Director
• Perform weekly facility maintenance and upkeep
• Provide extraordinary customer service and professionalism
• Collaborate with staff from various departments to understand operations
• Demonstrate initiative and uphold the Diamond Nation/Ripken brand values
• Communicate with coaches and parents to elevate the experience for young athletes
• Work with staff to achieve objectives and provide a memorable experience for participants
• Potentially be considered for other Ripken Baseball opportunities based on performance

Skills

Customer service

Child interaction

Communication

Initiative

Energy

Time management

Sports interest

Education

College degree pursuit

Job description

• Entity: Diamond Nation

• Reports To: Jim Rueb

• Pay rate: $15.92/hr

• Location: Flemington, NJ

• Anticipated Start Date: 8/28/26

• End Date: November 2026

Overview

As an impactful Intern and asset to the team, you will be responsible for assisting with all phases of Tournaments and Event Operations at Diamond Nation. This internship will run through the Summer of 2026. We will be happy to work with your school to assist you in securing any required college credits for your successful completion of the program.

As a Baseball Operations Intern, you will:

• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of all programming at a world-class facility
• Learn 'The Ripken Way' from those who have created and implemented the standards and practices to operate the highest quality tournaments in the nation
• Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for event participants, developing camaraderie, and acting as a positive role model
• Assist in coordinating and executing the operations of other programming for Diamond Nation
• Gain knowledge and skills in management and coaching while also working independently to assist with facility operations
• Run the scoreboard, relay messages to the Tournament Director, and work on our operations team with tasks around the complex
• Assist in weekly facility maintenance and facility upkeep at a world-class complex
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service
• Collaborate with staff members from various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company. Learn from departmental representatives and gain insights into their functions and operations
• Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Diamond Nation/Ripken name and brand
• Communicate with coaches and parents before and after tournaments to provide an elevated experience for young athletes
• Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
• Be considered for other Ripken Baseball opportunities at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance

Qualifications:

This is the perfect internship program for college students who have an interest in sports administration and operations, working for a reputable baseball-focused company.

Requirements:

• Prior customer service experience
• Prior experience working with children, demonstrating patience and compassion
• An outgoing, friendly personality with excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and high level of energy
• Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to swiftly and efficiently solve problems, while effectively managing and resolving conflict in high-preness situations, maintaining composure and professionalism
• Superb time-management skills
• A strong interest in sports and the sports industry, coupled with a drive to continuously improve, ask questions, and expand knowledge within the field.
• Ability to work in person in Flemington, NJ.
• Work schedule will vary, nights and weekends will be required

Preferred Experience:

• Prior customer service and leadership experience
• Previous experience within the sports sector?
• Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball?
• Working towards a college degree
• Some level of experience playing baseball/softball with a strong understanding of the game’s fundamentals

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