Thank you for your interest in an internship with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. It’s our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the baseball and sports industry, beginning with Summer Collegiate Baseball. We will work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if desired. Our internships are a great learning opportunity where previous experience is not always necessary.
The Rafters are a part of the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate league located in the Midwest. Specifically, Central Wisconsin. Each summer the Rafters host 36 games at Historic Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and bring in over 35,000 fans through the gates during the summer season. The Food & Beverage Management Internship runs from mid-May to late August. Qualifications are based on enthusiasm, ability to perform, desire, work ethic, and a commitment to make the most of the experience for yourself and the fans. Internships are geared to educate with a global perspective for the business of baseball and sports.
Rafters interns receive a stipend for the summer and are expected to maintain a very challenging schedule for the entire internship. Interns are expected to be at all home games as well as play key roles in executing special events taking place at the Historic Witter Field. Days off are provided throughout the season to help alleviate the challenging schedule stresses and afford an opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of the area.
If a career in the sports business is what you desire, an internship with a sports team can be an exceptional benefit and demonstrate your commitment to career success. Not only is it an important step professionally, it’s also a great way to build life-long relationships and network in a fun, fast paced and exciting environment. Many of our interns have used their experience with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters to go on to bigger and better things with professional sports teams or in a desired field of interest.
Responsibilities: This list is meant to be general and not all inclusive
- Assist with the setup, strike, and cleanup of all events held at the stadium.
- Responsible for the general appearance and cleanliness of all food & Beverage areas.
- Manage and supervise Food & Beverage staff in several areas within the stadium to ensure exceptional fan experiences.
- Management of inventory.
- Heavy focus on all Food & Beverage operations, including assisting with inventory, ordering food/beverage, food preparation, waste management, and supervising game staff.
- Act as the professional liaison with over ten distributors of goods and services for the ballpark.
- Previous experience with food/beverage handling preferred, but not required.
- Have or able to attain a Food Manager Serv-Safe certification.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Front Office Staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
