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Employment and Internship Opportunities

Welcome to the West Virginia Black Bears! Our mission is to provide an affordable, safe, fun and memorable time at Monongalia County Ballpark to all Black Bears fans.

Located in Granville, West Virginia, Monongalia County Ballpark is home to the West Virginia Black Bears. Monongalia County Ballpark, which has 2,500-seats, opened in 2015, and received the 16th Annual Ballpark of the Year Award from baseballparks.com in 2015, given to the best new or substantially rebuilt ballpark each year.

In 2015, the West Virginia Black Bears became the first minor league baseball team in Morgantown as an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since 2021, the Black Bears have been members of the MLB Draft League, a showcase league for draft-eligible players.

The Black Bears front office is run by General Manager Leighann Sainato. The Black Bears will soon be offering several internships available to individuals interested in working in the front office.

Our number one goal has always been to provide the fans at Monongalia County Ballpark with a fun, safe, and memorable experience. To achieve this goal, our employees must be reliable, dependable, professional, and well-mannered. Our employees are dedicated to creating an exciting and family friendly atmosphere at Monongalia County Ballpark.

Employment Opportunities

Full-Time

Part-Time

Game Day

Each season the Black Bears hire dozens of game day staff as ushers, security and in guest services. Check back and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on the 2023 Job Fair!

Internship Opportunities

Ticketing

Merchandising

Merchandising interns are responsible for working in the WV Black Bears team store during normal team store hours (10am - 3pm), during Black Bears games and during West Virginia University baseball games. Depending on the time of year, duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Working/selling items in the Bears Den team store, making sales and assisting customers who come into the store 
  • Keeping inventory records accurate and up-to-date
  • Processing/tracking/mailing online orders sent to the Black Bears online store
  • Working with marketing interns to ensure proper promotion of sales
  • Assisting when needed with in-store operations during gameday and non-gameday events

Prior sales experience preferred
Internships are for college credit ONLY
Must be willing to work flexible hours
Must be able to lift 15 lbs.

Facilities & Operations

Facilities interns are responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in day-to-day operations of the field and surrounding areas of the ballpark. Depending on the time of year, duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Cleaning dugouts
  • Working on/tamping mounds and grooming the field/bullpen
  • Setup of concourse areas for gameday and non-gameday events (tables, chairs, tents, etc.)
  • Completing minor stadium repairs under the Facilities Manager's guidance
  • Landscaping area around the stadium, including grass cutting, weed whacking, etc.
  • Setting up/tearing down batting practice and related equipment

All facilities interns are required to work WVU Baseball games during the fall and spring semesters.

Internship is for college credit ONLY
Must be willing to work flexible hours
Must be willing to work outside in variable weather
Must be able to lift 15 lbs. or more 

Marketing & Promotions

Marketing interns are responsible for executing on-field/between inning promotions, external events that require Black Bear representation, and other various tasks related to the marketing efforts of the organization. Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist in the execution of between inning promotions
  • Assist in the planning and execution of promotional nights
  • Appearing at scheduled events to increase the organization's visibility
  • When the occasion arises, appearing as one of the mascots (pepperoni rolls or Cooper the Black Bear)
  • Maintaining a positive attitude during events as a formal representative of the organization
  • Executing promotions and marketing specific events to the target market within the Greater Morgantown area by handing out flyers, making phone calls, etc.

Internship is for college credit ONLY
Must be willing to work flexible hours

Public Relations

Social media interns are responsible for ensuring original, quality content is posted to the Black Bears' social media accounts. This requires daily updates, and the ability to keep all accounts relevant throughout the year. Depending on the time of year, duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Posting for all social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Having a general knowledge and understanding of baseball
  • Experience running a social media account

Internships are for college credit ONLY
Must be willing to work flexible hours

Broadcasting interns are responsible for setting up and operating the WV Black Bears live radio broadcasts of all 40 home games. Interns are expected to be the primary play-by-play announcers, as well as the hosts of the Black Bears pre-game and post-game shows.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Setting up and operating broadcasting equipment pregame
  • Providing play-by-play announcements and in-game commentary for all 38 home games at Monongalia County Ballpark
  • Recording interviews with players, coaches and staff
  • Reading ad copies on-air as provided by Sponsorship and Promotions Manager and/or PR Manager
  • Working with video coordinator and MLB Draft League/Pixellot to sync radio and video broadcasts
  • Attending relevant media events for the Black Bears

Must have prior experience in radio broadcast

Must have excellent knowledge of baseball, including statistics, positions and plays and a working knowledge of baseball broadcasts

Must be able to work all 40 home games

Photography interns are responsible for taking game day action photos for press releases and social media, as well as photos of non-game day events, media appearances, and other related events. Depending on the time of year, duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Transporting/setting up/operating photography equipment (provided by organization)
  • Taking action photos during games for press releases and social media
  • Capturing fan photographs for publication

Internships are for college credit ONLY

Media/Fine Arts majors preferred

Must have prior working experience

Experience working for a sports team is preferred, but not required

Must be willing to work flexible hours

Special Events

Special events interns will work closely with marketing and community relations' departments to plan, organize and execute non-gameday events and festivals. Depending on the time of year, duties include (but are not limited to):

Assisting in the creation, organization, and execution of special events
Assisting community relations/marketing in the concept and promotion of each event to increase participation, including handing out flyers, talking to potential customers and patrons during promotional events, etc.
Reaching out to other organizations to work in conjunction with them in planning each event, receiving donations, etc.
Aiding support staff during the event

Internships are for college credit ONLY
Must be friendly and personable
Must be organized and able to multi-task
Must be willing to work flexible hours