2023 Intern, YBA Facilities & Operations

Washington Nationals

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Security and Operations, the Facilities and Operations Intern will be the heart and soul of making everything click at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. The intern will assist with preparation for programming and baseball and softball events at the Youth Baseball Academy including Base programming, Hustle baseball and softball games, community events, high school baseball, college baseball and softball games and practices. The intern may be expected to provide day-of event assistance for baseball and softball games as well as some front office admin duties. The intern will assist with general repairs and maintenance of the facility. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives balancing multiple variables and finding solutions to complex problems, all while having a positive attitude and charisma.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, March – May

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with daily maintenance of three synthetic turf baseball/softball fields.
• Owns the facility appearance by completing repairs that are needed in the Academy building or on the field.
• Follows the daily facility schedule to help maintain a high standard of cleanliness at the Academy.
• Operates internal and external events at the Academy, including weekends on the occasional basis.
• Observes and learns how to perform minor maintenance repair work including general facility/building repairs and maintenance (HVAC, electric and plumbing).
• Collaborates with the Assistant Manager, Security and Operations to create facility maintenance routines and enforce policies, procedures and practices.
• Monitors the safety and accessibility of the Academy.

• Familiarity with synthetic turf field care a plus
• Previous manual labor experience
• Prior experience working with hand and power tools
• Good communications skills (interpersonal, verbal, written)
• Experience working in a child-friendly environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Arrive on time and be a proactive member of the operations team
• Enjoy your work and have fun doing so
• Show your strengths and your desire to succeed
• Face adversity and overcome it
• Leave the Academy with an impact