This summer 2024 internship offers the opportunity to learn from and assist the Chicago Cubs Grounds Crew in all aspects of upkeep, care, maintenance and improvement of the Wrigley Field playing surface. Key areas of learning and demonstration include assisting Grounds Crew with the quality and consistency of the mound, home plate, infield skin, Kentucky Bluegrass surface, and ivy while ensuring compliance with Major League Baseball playing standards. 

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Collaborate with Ground Crew staff to learn and demonstrate ability to anticipate and meet a variety of needs on a Major League Baseball playing surface 
• Learn and demonstrate how to support the upkeep of a sand based, Kentucky Bluegrass MLB playing surface to meet the requirements and expectations of baseball client groups 
• Ensure that the field is fully prepared and ready to use on game day – free from irregularities in all playing surfaces that may pose safety or performance issues for players – per guidance from Grounds Crew staff 
• Assist in the preparation of the playing field for practice on game days and facilitate the set-up and breakdown of all equipment, including batting cage, screens, and mats 
• Assist in tarp cover and removal during rain situations