About This JobUSA Tournament Series is a youth baseball tournament operator located in the New England region. We host events in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New York and Pennsylvania.
Our Fall Internship Program is an outstanding and opportune way for students pursuing a career in the event and sports management field to learn new skills and gain the practical experience needed to jump start their career. Those selected are given a unique, front-line perspective into the organization and logistics of hosting some of the largest youth baseball tournaments in the Northeast.
Applicants choose one of three tracks:
• Game Day Operations
• Marketing & Merchandise
• Digital Content
Please indicate your preferred track (and a second choice, if you have one) in your cover letter. Placement is based on experience, fit and availability.
Internship Dates & Commitment• Virtual Orientation: Friday, September 12 — 10:00 AM
• Program Runs: September 12 – November 20
• Required On-Site Event: 1st Annual Fall Brawl — Hartford, CT (October 9-12, 2026)
• Weekend on-site presence at assigned tournament dates
• Attendance at all Google Meet check-ins throughout the internship period
What All Interns Need• A field of study in Event/Operations Management, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or a related area
• Knowledge of and passion for sports and/or the game of baseball/softball
• Reliable automobile for travel to all tournament locations
• Self-starter with the ability to manage your own time throughout the day
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and professional disposition
• Comfort posting content on our social media platforms during live events
• Willingness to represent USA Tournament Series professionally at all times, with everyone you become connected with over the course of a tournament
Track 1 — Game Day OperationsYou are the face of USA Tournament Series at your assigned field. In many instances you will be the only person from our organization on site.
Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of the tournament at your assigned field to ensure everything runs smoothly, working 5–6 games per day
• Confirm the field is ready to play; take the initiative to prep home plate and the pitcher's mound between games if no field crew is present
• Confirm umpires and teams are on property at reasonable times prior to scheduled game times
• Make sure games start on time and do not run over the 2-hour time limit rule
• Keep score using the GameChanger app — every pitch, play and substitution must be recorded — and report final scores by text to the tournament director after each game
• Generate and post content and highlights from your field to our social media platforms
Additional requirement: Knowledge and understanding of how to score baseball/softball games.
Track 2 — Marketing & MerchandiseYou help drive attendance, partnerships and on-site revenue across the fall event calendar.
Responsibilities:
• Support pre-event marketing pushes for each tournament, including email campaigns, flyers, graphics and social promotion
• Staff the on-site merchandise tent: set up and break down displays, run point-of-sale, track inventory and reconcile daily sales
• Track merchandise performance by event and report on best sellers, sizing gaps and reorder needs
• Assist with sponsor and vendor coordination, including signage placement and on-site activation
• Gather feedback from teams, coaches and families to help shape future events
• Help maintain team registration outreach lists and follow-up communications
Ideal background: Coursework or experience in marketing, business, communications or retail; comfort talking with customers; basic familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe Express) is a plus.
Track 3 — Digital ContentYou build the highlight reel that puts our athletes in the spotlight.
Responsibilities:
• Capture photo and video content at assigned tournaments — game action, atmosphere, championship moments, team celebrations
• Edit and publish short-form content to our social media platforms during and after events, on a same-day turnaround
• Build recap posts, graphics and highlight packages for each event
• Maintain and organize our content library so footage is searchable and reusable
• Track engagement performance and flag what's working
• Coordinate with Game Day Operations interns to make sure key moments across multiple fields get covered
Ideal background: Experience shooting and editing on a phone or DSLR; familiarity with CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut or similar; a portfolio or social account you can share. Please include a link to sample work in your application.
Training and Future Contract/Employment Considerations• Full college credit for the semester with your college or university
• Onboarding, training and mentoring
• Practical, on-the-job training with direct access to tournament directors
• Interns are routinely hired as paid contractors and staff for future events after successfully demonstrating the skills necessary to perform their related duties
How to ApplySubmission of a cover letter and a resume to USA Tournament Series is required. In your cover letter, please state which track you are applying for and why. Digital Content applicants should include a link to sample work.
About USA Tournament SeriesUSA Tournament Series is a premier baseball event operator dedicated to delivering first-class tournament experiences for teams, players, and families across the country. We pride ourselves on hosting events at high-quality venues, attracting top-level competition, and amplifying every event through expanded social media coverage that puts our athletes in the spotlight. Our mission is simple: create the stage #WhereTheBestCompete.
• As part of our team, you'll join a passionate group of sports professionals who care about running events the right way — organized, competitive, and memorable. From tournament directors and field coordinators to media and marketing staff, every member of our organization plays a role in making game day something families remember.ization plays a role in raising the standard for youth and amateur baseball and softball events. If you love the game and take pride in delivering exceptional experiences, USA Tournament Series is the place for you.
