Field Operations Assistant

Field Operations Assistant

Reports to :     Director of Field Operations

Location :         Indianapolis, IN

Status :             Internship, Exempt

Dates :              March 2, 2026- September 28, 2026- Flexible based on school schedule

Hours :             35-50 hours per week

Pay :                  hourly

Position Summary

Provide high level of support for the Indianapolis Indians Field Operations Department.

Essential Functions

• Assist in daily aspects of the Field Operations
• Specific duties shall include, but not be limited to :
• Clay work including infield skin, mounds, homeplates, and warning track
• Turf work including fertilizer and pesticide application, mowing, and edging
• All cultural practices – mowing, aerification, irrigation, topdressing, slicing, deep tine, etc.
• Basic equipment maintenance
• Irrigation scheduling and repair
• Wear management
• Tarp handling and weather situations
• Assist with all extra events which may include baseball events, softball games, football, corporate events, and concerts
• Inventory management
• Outside landscaping and irrigation repair
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a two or four-year college program.  Individual should have strong communication and people skills, a high attention to detail, and a tremendous desire to learn.  Must be highly self-motivated.  Baseball field maintenance background is preferred but NOT required

Skills & Abilities

About the Indianapolis Indians

The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,750-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 14 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.