Head Groundskeeper

MAJOR PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the entire operation of and maintenance of the playing field and grounds.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and prepare all areas of the playing field for use by the club as directed.
• Oversee and coordinate proper training of tarp crew to cover field in inclement weather.
• Work with City of Gary to have field and grounds properly prepared for non-baseball events.
• Order and maintain all equipment required to properly maintain a quality playing field.
• Ensure the outside of the stadium is properly and professionally groomed year round.
• Supervise snow removal from sidewalks surrounding stadium during winter months.
• Create and oversee programs to make grounds operations more cost efficient.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time grounds crew during season.
• Maintain cleanliness of club’s outdoor shed and surrounding area.
• Assist Director of Stadium Operations in other ways as needed.

This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Send Resume to:
Becky Kremer
Assistant General Manager
One Stadium Plaza
Gary, IN 46402

Email: bkremer@railcatsbaseball.com

Gameday Producer

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are seeking a Gameday Producer for the 2012 season. This is a seasonal position that begins in May and ends mid September. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Produce and direct production of live streaming game broadcast of all 50 home games as well as instant replays for in-house video board.
• Hire and train camera operators for live web stream of all 50 home games.
• Manage the use and care of all video equipment including maintenance of all three cameras.
• Consulting on video equipment cleaning and repairs.
• Produce, shoot and edit feature pieces for use on in-house video board and team website.
• Implementing instant replay videos.
• Work closely with marketing department to enhance in-game entertainment and theme nights.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Natalie Kirby at nkirby@railcatsbaseball.com

RailCats Internship Program

General Information
The Gary SouthShore RailCats Internship Program is designed to serve as an enriching experience for students planning to pursue a job in professional sports. It is our hope that a meaningful internship will compliment an individual’s educational background and prepare them for their career in sports.

Objective
The main objective of the program is to show students the many facets of a professional baseball organization and give them hands on experience in each department. To achieve this objective, we have designed a rotating internship program in which the interns will be involved in the following areas:

• Merchandise
• Box Office Operations
• Community Relations
• Marketing and Promotions
• Stadium Operations
• Media Relations
• Group Sales

Description
The internship program runs from May to the first weekend in September. Interns will rotate through a seven-station program during their time with the RailCats. Beyond their office duties, all interns will be assigned game day responsibilities coordinating with their department. All interns are considered full time staff, working regular office hours (9am-5pm) as well as ALL home games and other events as needed. Summer interns will earn $400/month.

Qualifications
The RailCats strongly believe the rotating experience helps an individual become a well-rounded sports professional. Thus, the RailCats have hired many interns as a full time staff member over the years. Therefore, we look for exceptional candidates possessing the skills below:

• Must be energetic
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be creative and organized
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must have a desire to learn and work hard in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a college student obtaining a degree in Sport Management or a similar field
• Must be committed for the full summer
• Graphic design experience (Photoshop) is a plus

Projects
During this internship, interns will also select a project topic. A list of potential topics will be provided, but innovative ideas are strongly encouraged. This project is designed to let each intern create a meaningful report that will not only help the RailCats organization, but also become an asset to the individual’s portfolio. Project summaries will be submitted in writing and presented orally to the front office staff. Interns should make projects extremely detailed and organized. You will be presented with an example from a previous internship and should also periodically check in with the Internship Coordinator.

Resumes and cover letters should be submitted via email to Becky Kremer at bkremer@railcatsbaseball.com. Candidates will be contacted for interviews in March.

Street Team Internship

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are seeking enthusiastic, creative, college students with an interest in marketing and baseball. The street team will execute guerrilla marketing in order to promote the RailCats throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. We are looking for highly motivated students in good academic standing that are passionate about working towards a career in Sports Marketing.

RailCats Fun Patrol duties include: Canvassing the area with other members of the RailCats street team and the RailCats mascots, Rusty and Rascal, setting up promotions at area retailers, creating and managing events, and playing the role of the mascots. In addition to the street marketing, interns will work in the marketing offices doing market research, coordinating the promotional "fun and games” for all 50 home games, and executing the promotions at the 50 home games.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats Street Team program is a fun, rewarding, challenging program and requires dedication (students must commit to 20-25 hours a week from May 1st to August 30th). This position is not your typical ''internship”. Interns must have a positive attitude and be able to portray an exceptional level of fun, while creating a positive image of the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the community.

Perks Include:

• Academic internship credit.
• Direct sports marketing experience.
• Free baseball.
• Access to VIP RailCats events.
• Exclusive RailCats Street Team Apparel.

Gary SouthShore RailCats: Entertaining the Region

Please send resumes to nkirby@railcatsbaseball.com.

For ALL OTHER employment inquiries, please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Gary SouthShore RailCats
One Stadium Plaza
Gary, IN 46402

or

Email info@railcatsbaseball.com