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ValleyCats Mission

Employment & Internships

The Tri-City ValleyCats employ hard-working, fun-loving, friendly, accommodating, and helpful staff every summer. This is a customer service-driven industry. All of our positions, whether part of our front-of-the-line staff, or behind the scenes, are held to the highest standard of service. Our mission is to "Create Fans for Life." As a team, we achieve this by ensuring that our service is impeccable, no matter where a fan goes in the ballpark.

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Food & Beverage

Food and Beverage

Who doesn't love a hot dog at the ballpark? Our Food and Beverage team takes a night at "The Joe" and knocks it out of the park! Exceptional customer service, professionalism, patience, and attention to detail are vital to roles in this department. Although we have classic foods like hot dogs and hamburgers, our dining selections are so much more than your average trip to the ballpark. Whether you like to work with our fans first hand, or offer support to one of our four picnic areas, 14 Kiosks and main concession stands, we can find you the perfect fit in our food and beverage department. To serve alcohol in the ballpark you must be 18+. 

  • Picnic Area Staff Members
  • Suites Servers
  • Concession Workers
  • Kiosk Workers
  • Cooks
  • Runners

 

Stadium Operations

Stadium Operations From directing parking to keeping the stadium in pristine condition, our Stadium Operations staff is essential to "The Joe's" success. In these roles, be prepared to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, always ready to answer questions, and perform the highest level of customer service.

  • Parking Attendants
  • Ushers
  • Fun Zone Staff
  • Custodial Staff

 

Box Office

Box Office Box office staff members immediately set the tone for the fan experience. All positions within our box office require organized, detail-oriented, and personable applicants who want to work with a first-class organization.

  • Ticket Seller
  • Ticket Taker
  • Will Call Attendant

 

Merchandise

Team Store Our team in SouthPaw's Den makes sure fans have the perfect souvenir to remember their night at the ballpark. Located by the entrance to the stadium, we count on these individuals to showcase and assist fans in purchasing a variety of merchandise. Game day responsibilities involve keeping the store neat and tidy, restocking when necessary and processing transactions for fans. A thorough knowledge of ValleyCats merchandise and its pricing, exceptional use of customer service and hospitality shine through each of our staff members in the Den.

 

Game Entertainment

T-Shirt Toss In-game entertainment plays a vital role in providing our fans with a memorable experience during their time at "The Joe." We're looking for energetic, personable, fun-loving people to join our team to help energize and entertain our fans on a nightly basis. Openings include:

  • Promotions Team
  • Party Patrol
  • Video Production
 

 

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Interships

The Tri-City ValleyCats believe that the best way to enter and learn the industry is by doing.

Get a summer of comprehensive training and real-world, hands-on experience. Interns put skills into practice with the guidance of ValleyCats staff and participate in event planning and management, leadership, communication, research, and projects.

Students must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at a college or university, or be recent graduates.

Positions are seasonal and part-time roles with certain office hours, games, and special events. Compensation is hourly, with an average of 30-40 hours per week.

These positions will include training/orientation and focus on learning and developing new skills and gaining a deeper understanding of the industry, while acting as an extension of our full-time management staff.

Cathalon Professional Development & Special Events

These internships go far beyond working at a ballpark.

Past events have included the Cat'athalon - an "Amazing Race" style event to learn the ins and outs of the stadium and operation, guest speakers from across the industry, trips introducing associates to unique experiences, people, and places in - and beyond - the Capital Region including the Baseball Hall of Fame, Saratoga Race Course, and other ballparks.

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Visit the ValleyCats on TeamWork Online to view available opportunities.