BECOME PART OF THE SMITHFIELD TOBS & JOCO TATERHOGS BASEBALL FAMILY

INTERNSHIPS & EMPLOYMENT

SEASONS: Winter & Spring 2026 / Summer 2026 / Fall 2026 / Winter & Spring 2027 / Summer 2027

Collegiate Summer Baseball in Smithfield, NC @ Smithfield Community Park (New Ballpark Build)

Overview

The Smithfield Tobs & JOCO TaterHogs are currently seeking enthusiastic candidates who are ready to PUMP IT UP! The Tobs are an original member of the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer league, owned by Capitol Broadcasting (Durham Bulls), certified by Major League Baseball and the NCAA. The Tobs play in Smithfield, NC and function as a year-round event venue with events of all levels & categoeries.

We are looking for current undergraduate and graduate students in sport management, media, marketing or related fields, that are serious about a career in professional or amateur sports.  If you are a viable candidate, you will get the opportunity to gain practical experience in multiple areas such as sales, marketing, promotions, event management, ticketing, merchandising, community outreach, and more.  You will be working directly with General Manager & Minority Owner, Mike Bell, who has 15+ years of experience with the program and indirectly with President Greg Suire, a veteran of 15+ seasons of Minor & Collegiate League Baseball management. What does this mean to a potential candidate?  It means that our management understands what skills and experiences are needed to succeed in this business.  You will be challenged with a variety of responsibilities designed not only to ensure the success of the Tobs, but also to impress hiring officials with organizations in the future. Our organization is committed to making you an integral and equal part of our operation. Considering our small staff, you will be relied upon to provide insight and to make decisions regarding all aspects of the operation.  Your opinion will be solicited and your ideas will be welcomed.  You will oversee a special area of responsibility that will permit you some autonomy.

Individual Areas of Responsibility

You Can Apply For These Opportunities By Sending An Email To [email protected] or Apply Through TeamWorkOnline

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Athletic Training Intern (Spring & Summer only)

Will work side by side with registered athletic trainers. This position requires the candidate to be available to work each home game, practice, and youth camp dates. Must be able to learn, treat, track, and monitor college baseball players. Specific certifications will be required.

Operations & Event Management Intern

Will set up and breakdown events, assist/manage game day staff, and ensure stadium operations run efficiently. Responsible for ballpark orders, inventory, deliveries, and game day management. This position will require working outdoors and being able to lift heavy items. Intern will have a large role in all youth and promotional programs. This is a great opportunity to get a real understanding of how a sports facility operates and how events are ran.

Promotions & Marketing Intern

Will be focused on in-game promotions and on-field entertainment, while assisting in projects that enhance the marketing of our organization.  This intern will help with on-field entertainment, management of in-game atmosphere, community outreach, customer service, and more. This position will oversee all player/mascot appearances and will supervise any community relations projects.  This individual will be a face in the community and will help increase brand awareness.

Digital Media & Graphics Intern 

Ideal candidate needs to be knowledgeable of website navigation, graphic design and social media.  Candidate will create unique graphics to help run social media outlets/campaigns. They will also gain experience in interviewing players, coaches, sponsors, etc. to create fan based focused marketing engagement. Individual will also work closely with the promotions & marketing department to increase media exposure, brand awareness and community outreach.

Broadcaster & Video Producer (Spring & Summer only)

Ideal candidate needs to be knowledgeable of video production, graphic design, and play-by-play broadcast.  This individual will gain experience in interviewing players, coaches, sponsors, etc. to create fan based focused marketing engagement.  They will also be responsible for broadcasting all home games and tracking all away games. The media department as a whole, will be responsible for set up, broadcast, social media, and recap of all games and promotions.

General Responsibilities For All Positions

• Front Office Administration
• Event Operations & Management
• Marketing & Digital Media
• Sales
• Community Outreach
• Promotional Implementation

How to Apply

If you are serious about a career in the sports industry and are willing to make the commitment it takes to be successful then send a resume with references to:

Mike Bell / General Manager & Minority Owner/ [email protected]

Griffin Meyers / Assistant General Manager/ [email protected]

You may also apply at TEAMWORKONLINE