Baseball Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Role Overview

Get an inside look at what it takes to run a collegiate baseball team. This hands-on position combines clubhouse management, team logistics, game administration, and on-field operations. You'll work closely with players, coaches, umpires, and visiting teams to help ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the season.

What you'll do
Clubhouse Operations: Help manage daily clubhouse needs, maintain organized team areas, and ensure players and coaches have the equipment and supplies they need.
Batting Practice: Take the lead on batting practice setup and breakdown, including preparing equipment, coordinating field readiness, and ensuring everything is properly stored afterward.
Team Laundry: Manage laundry operations for both the Leprechauns and visiting teams, including uniforms, towels, and other team apparel.
Game Statistics: Assist with official game statistics, scorekeeping, and accurate game data recording as assigned.
Pitch Clock Operations: Operate the pitch clock during home games in accordance with league rules and procedures.
Umpire & Visiting Team Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for umpires and opposing teams, helping coordinate arrival logistics, facility access, equipment needs, and gameday communication.
Equipment Management: Organize, maintain, and distribute baseball equipment and supplies throughout the season.
Daily Team Support: Assist coaches and team personnel with practices, pregame preparation, postgame responsibilities, and other baseball operations needs.
What you'll gain
Direct experience in clubhouse management and the daily operations of a competitive collegiate baseball team.
Hands-on experience with game administration, statistics, pitch clock procedures, and team logistics.
Opportunities to build professional relationships with players, coaches, umpires, and baseball personnel.
An understanding of the operational demands of running a baseball team throughout an entire season.
Ideal Candidate

A dependable, organized, hardworking individual with a strong understanding of baseball and a genuine interest in working in the sport. Must be comfortable taking initiative, managing multiple responsibilities, and performing physical tasks. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Scheduling & Availability

This position requires availability for home games, pregame preparation, and postgame responsibilities. Additional hours outside of scheduled games may be required, including mornings, evenings, and off days, to accommodate laundry, equipment preparation, and other team needs. Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Program details

Royal Oak Leprechauns, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. These internships are generally unpaid, with a stipend to help offset participation expenses. The stipend varies by role and is confirmed in the offer. Academic credit may be available subject to the student’s institution and approval.

Summer placements generally run from late May through mid-August. Dates and schedules are confirmed during hiring. Game-day responsibilities can include evenings, weekends, and work before and after assigned home games.

How to apply

Apply through the official Leprechauns internship form, select Baseball Operations, and upload a PDF resume (up to 10 MB). No application deadline is specified.

Industry areas

Operations Management