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Who we are: We’re the West Michigan Whitecaps, High-A Minor League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps are in the fun business and our mission is to provide affordable family entertainment that strengthens the West Michigan community. We create memorable experiences by offering a fun, friendly and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on our stellar customer service and our dedication to providing friendly faces, open minds, and our time and energy to our fans. We’ve been here for 30 years and are ready to be here for at least 30 more.
Who are you: You’re a College or University Junior or Senior, within 3 semesters of graduating. You need an internship for academic credit, and you’re pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, or something comparable. You work hard, play nice, are people-oriented, and appreciate a good joke.
Why you want to work here: The Whitecaps internship program is designed to provide an extensive hands-on career development training and job shadow program for those navigating the selection of appropriate careers. We provide internship positions that are meaningful and compatible with education and aspirations. We work very hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously; we realize how important things like office darts and puppy visits and staff happy hours are. Plus, you also get free shared housing, a monthly stipend, free baseball tickets & food (your friends will love you!), a free health club membership, and opportunities to get discounted or free tickets to various shows and events in West Michigan. We’re also great people to work with.
What you’ll do: Your primary focus will be all things People Operations. You will be learn from and be mentored closely by our People Operations Department. You will be helping us through the entire hiring process; job fairs and postings, initial phone screenings, onboarding processes, and employee orientation. When in season you will be introduced to scheduling, maintaining, and updating employee files, along with working on projects that help us prepare for game days. You’ll gain experience in employee relations and engagement. On game days you can expect to check in employees, making sure they clock in and out for their shift, and going around the ballpark, ready to jump in and help where needed.
What you need: You need solid availability no later than March 16th through mid-September (or your return to school). You can anticipate a full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Non-event days are generally M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Game or event days, the day generally begins a bit later and ends after the game or event. You need a valid driver’s license and a great attitude.
Let’s do this: If you’re ready to apply, we look forward to getting to know you. Submit your resume and drop us a cover letter letting us know why you’d be a good fit. We’ll be in touch!
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