Cape Cod Baseball League Internships: Requirements and Opportunities

The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) offers a unique internship program for aspiring professionals in various sports-related fields. These internships provide hands-on experience, allowing individuals to learn about the baseball industry from experienced professionals. Many notable professionals, including former Cape League President Judy Walden Scarafile and Dick Bresciani of the Boston Red Sox, began their careers as interns with the Cape Cod Baseball League, demonstrating the valuable foundation these internships provide.

General Internship Information

The CCBL season typically starts the second week of June and ends the second week of August. Interns usually arrive one week before the season begins. Internships run from early June through mid-August.

Application Process

To apply for the CCBL internship program, navigate through the available openings and select the internship of interest. It is important to only apply for one internship. Applications are reviewed, and positions are filled on a rolling basis. Submitting applications as soon as possible is beneficial, with a strong encouragement to apply by November 15 for the following summer season.

General Requirements and Expectations

Several requirements and expectations apply to most Cape Cod Baseball League internships. These include:

Housing: Interns are responsible for securing their own housing on Cape Cod, even if it's temporary. To serve as a franchise intern, Cape Cod accommodations are required.
Transportation: Interns must provide their own reliable mode of transportation.
Compensation: All internships are volunteer positions (unpaid). It is expected that interns secure paid employment during their stay on Cape Cod, if necessary.
Attendance: All interns must be available for every home game throughout the regular and post-season. Interns are expected to be at all home games at least 1.5 hours before game time.
Conduct: Interns must follow the same code of conduct as all volunteers and players in the organization.
Participation: Interns are expected to participate in several special events outside of the home game schedule. Every effort will be made to provide the schedule as soon as it is available.
Academic Credit: The CCBL internship program is happy to work with colleges or universities to help interns earn credits for the internship. The criteria should be provided in advance to ensure all necessary requirements are met.

Internship Departments

In 2026, internships will be broken into three departments: League Administration, Cape League Media, and Cape League TV.

Specific Internship Opportunities

Here are some of the specific internship opportunities available within the Cape Cod Baseball League:

League Administration

Utility Player Internship: Applicants interested in an internship with the Cape Cod Baseball League, but don’t see a specific position they would fit under are welcome to apply for a “utility player” internship. The league will work with qualified applicants to find the right role for them, with opportunities to help out in PR, social media, writing and more. There are opportunities for baseball analysts, archivists and statistic gurus to assist the entire PR team.

Cape League Media

Photographer Internship: Responsibilities for this internship will include shooting still images capturing Cape League games, players, fields and communities, editing images, assisting the social media team and attending games on a regular basis. Experience shooting sporting events and personal photography equipment are required.
Graphic Design Internship: Responsibilities for this internship will include creating graphics for league news, special events and daily schedules, working with the social media team on storytelling projects, designing logos for the All-Star Game, Home Run Contest and Playoffs and attending games on a regular basis.
Videographer Internship: Responsibilities for this internship will include shooting high-quality videos of in-game action, shooting interviews, working with the creative team to produce video projects, managing the Cape League’s YouTube channel and attending games on a regular basis. Experience shooting video at sporting events is required.
Public Relations Internship: Responsibilities for this internship will include developing promotional campaigns for special events, writing press releases, building comprehensive media lists, serving as a liaison for media covering the league, pitching stories to media, assisting with the management of the Cape League’s social media accounts and attending games on a regular basis. Experience managing social media accounts is required.

Cape League TV

Video Production Manager Internship: This internship will be focused on managing the production of a weekly Cape League recap show. Responsibilities may include: coordinating interviews with players, clipping video highlights from across the league, overseeing the weekly shoot, editing the video project, collaborating with the videographer and creative team, and attending games on a regular basis.

Team-Specific Internships (Examples)

Individual teams within the CCBL also offer a variety of internships. Here are some examples from the Bourne Braves and Hyannis Harbor Hawks:

Bourne Braves (2026)

Broadcast Team:
- Online play-by-play broadcaster (2 needed)
- Broadcast Producer
- Broadcast Producer Assistant
- Camera Operator (3 needed)
Social Media & Media:
- Videographer (2 needed)
- Photographers (2 needed)
Baseball Operations:
- Baseball Operations (4 needed)
- MLB Scout Liaison
- Bullpen Catcher
- Athletic Trainer
Game Day Operations:
- Manager of Game Day Operations
- Game Day Operations (12 needed)
- Public Address Announcer
- Assistant to the General Manager/Scoreboard Operator
- Baseball Clinic Coordinator

Hyannis Harbor Hawks

Gameday Operations: Prepare and assist with raffles, donations, sky box, welcome tents, banners and varied unexpected situations that arise during a baseball game with as many as several thousand spectators in attendance. Maintain clean and organized work spaces, and grounds at home games.
Merchandise: Individuals should have an interest in retail management and marketing, and hopefully baseball. Preference will be given to college students who have retail management experience and/or sales experience, and/or sports-management related majors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Corporate Partnerships & Marketing Assistants: Working directly with the Director of Corporate Development to acquire new business, develop new sponsorship opportunities, renew business and activate sponsorships throughout the season.

Brewster Whitecaps

Game Day Interns
Videographer

Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Y-D Red Sox)

Sabermetrics Analyst

Skills and Qualities Sought

Across the various internship roles, some common skills and qualities are highly valued:

Strong Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required for many positions.
Baseball Knowledge: A complete understanding of the game of baseball is required for many roles, particularly those involving baseball operations, broadcasting, and scouting.
Technical Skills: Depending on the role, technical skills such as experience shooting sporting events and personal photography equipment, experience shooting video at sporting events, experience managing social media accounts, and technology skills (Word, Excel, internet research capabilities, and social media) may be required.
Enthusiasm and Work Ethic: The Cape Cod Baseball League seeks dynamic, energetic, and creative individuals who are enthusiastic about baseball and willing to work hard.

Benefits of a CCBL Internship

A Cape Cod Baseball League internship offers numerous benefits, including:

Hands-on Experience: Interns gain invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of the baseball industry.
Networking Opportunities: Interns have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and build valuable connections.
Career Advancement: A Cape Cod Baseball League internship can be a great line on a resume and as good a reference as you earn, providing a solid foundation for a career in sports.
Personal Growth: Interns develop valuable skills and gain confidence in their abilities.
Summer on Cape Cod: Interns get to spend the summer on beautiful Cape Cod, enjoying the beaches, culture, and baseball atmosphere. Many of our interns describe their experience as a Bird Intern as the ‘best summer of their lives’.

Avenues for experience

The program is designed to give you your first experience within the sports industry with an emphasis on game-day operations, retail sales, customer service and team meals.

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