Grounds Crew Internship

Williamsport Crosscutters; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

The Williamsport Crosscutters in Williamsport, PA are seeking Grounds Crew interns for the 2027 season at Historic Bowman Field. You will support the Director of Grounds in maintaining a professional baseball field and participate in all aspects of turf care.This hands-on internship offers 40+ hours weekly, some nights and weekends, a $2,000 monthly stipend, housing assistance if needed, and a path to future opportunities within the industry. Start in May and end in August.

Qualifications

• Must be positive and enthusiastic about working in the professional baseball industry.
• Must be professional, courteous, and friendly when dealing with customers, fans, players and other staff members.
• Must have a willingness to work hard.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Grounds in maintaining a baseball field to a high professional standard.
• Involved in all aspects of field maintenance and related programs.
• Operate turf equipment and participate in renovations of mound, plate, bullpens, and infield dirt.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Willingness to work hard

Education

Turf management program

Job description

The Williamsport Crosscutters are looking for Grounds Crew interns for the 2027 season. The Crosscutters play at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and are a founding member of the MLB Draft League.

On August 19th, 2027, Bowman Field will host the MLB Little League Classic game between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Grounds in maintaining a baseball field to a high professional standard. The intern will be involved in all aspects of field maintenance. This position will provide:

• Hands on experience needed to have a successful career in the industry.
• A detailed understanding of how to maintain a professional baseball field.
• Ensure you will be involved with all aspects of maintaining a professional baseball field, to include budget, site specific IPM and Fertility programs, turf related calculations, etc.
• Seat time on all turf equipment, including reel mowers, aerators, and sprayers
• Firsthand experience on how to complete major and minor renovations, of the mound, plate, bullpens, and infield dirt including the operation of equipment that goes along with it.
• Future career opportunities.

Position Requirements:

• Must be positive and enthusiastic about working in the professional baseball industry
• Must be professional, courteous, and friendly when dealing with customers, fans, players and other staff members.
• Must have a willingness to work hard.
• Enrollment or completion of a turf management program is preferred but not necessary.
• 40+ hours/week. Position requires some nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the event programming schedule.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Start Date: May (willing to be flexible with college class schedule)
End Date: End of August
Housing: Can assist with housing if needed.
Compensation: $2,000 per month stipend
Contact: Drew Romanski, Director of Grounds
Phone #: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]