Game Day Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

USA Tournament Series Internship

Over the summer, USA Tournament Series hosts youth baseball tournaments in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut and New York. Interns, in their respective positions, travel with us to each of these locations to help give an impactful youth baseball tournament experience to everyone in attendance. The Game Day Operations Supervisor and its related duties, are an outstanding and opportune way for students pursuing a career in the event and sports management field to learn new skills and gain the practical experience needed through this position to help jump start their career. Those who are selected into this internship are given a unique and front line perspective into the organization and logistics of hosting some of the largest youth baseball tournaments in the Northeast! This program is ideal for students who are interested in Event/Sports Management Operations. Interns selected receive competitive compensation as well as free hotel accommodations during the course of their internship. (See below for further details.)

Submission of a cover letter and a resume to USA Tournament Series is required. Requirements include: a field of study in Event/Operations Management or Sports Management/Operations. Knowledge and passion for sports and/or the game of baseball/softball. Reliable automobile for travel to all tournament locations. Internship dates:

• Orientation is Friday May 21st from 9 am - 3 pm (Location TBD)
• Must be available for the 5th Annual Memorial Day Classic (May 28-31, NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Must work 5 other assigned USA Tournament Series events for the duration of the summer
• Interns will be assigned to cover 15 total games mid-week for the Eastern Collegiate Summer League
• Interns will complete up to 50 total hours of on boarding and office training.
• Internship runs from May 21st - August 16th.

Willingness to stay overnight in hotels. Knowledge and understanding on how to score baseball/softball games. Must have the ability to post content on our social media platforms during games. Must be a self starter and have the ability to manage your time throughout the day. Need to have good communication skills with a friendly and professional disposition.

Responsibilities and duties include: manage all aspects of the tournament at your assigned field to ensure everything runs smoothly. In many instances you will be the only person present from USA Tournament Series at your assigned field. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working 4-6 games per day, confirming the field is ready to play, taking initiative if needed to prep home plate and pitcher's mound between each game if no field crew is present, confirming umpires and teams are on property at reasonable times prior to scheduled game times, making sure games start on time and making sure all games do not run over the 2 hour time limit rule. Keep the score using our Game Changer app and report the score via text messaging to the tournament director after each of the 4 baseball/softball games you are assigned to that day. Each pitch, play and substitution in the game is required to be recorded in the Game Changer app. Generate and post content and highlights from games to our social media platforms. Representing USA Tournament Series and presenting yourself in a professional manner at all times and with everyone you become connected with during the course of the tournament. Attend all Google Meets meetings throughout the internship period.

Training and future contract/employment considerations: fully paid/free hotel accommodations. (Interns must be traveling 100+ miles one way to the event to receive accommodations). Full college credit for the semester with your college or university. Onboarding, training, mentoring. Practical and on the job training and mentoring. Interns are routinely hired as paid contractors and staff for future events after successfully demonstrating the skills necessary to perform their related duties.